Cost of living in Aba is 8% lower than in Palapye (without rent).
Rent in Aba is 48% more expensive than in Palapye.
Cost of living including rent in Aba is 15% higher than in Palapye.
Food in Aba is very similar to Palapye.
Transport in Aba is very similar to Palapye.
| Aba | Palapye | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Aba | Palapye | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.13 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.2 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.62 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.99 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.99 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.41 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.21 $ | 5.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.44 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.55 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.71 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.12 $ | 3.07 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.1 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.62 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.51 $ | 19.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.87 $ | 7.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.56 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.53 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.51 $ | 2.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.6 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.6 $ | 33.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.2 $ | 87.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 269 $ | 111 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 452 $ | 282 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 451 $ | 143 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 752 $ | 347 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 544 $ | 3,807 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 876 $ | 938 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 66.3 $ | 1,261 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.88 % | 9.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.5 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.15 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Haircut | 1.46 $ | 6.48 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 54.7 $ | 66.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.9 $ | 35.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 88.2 $ | 68.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,345 $ | 3,828 $ |