Cost of living in Ali Sabieh is 41% lower than in Cape Town (without rent).
Rent in Ali Sabieh is 59% cheaper than in Cape Town.
Cost of living including rent in Ali Sabieh is 50% lower than in Cape Town.
Food in Ali Sabieh is 21% cheaper than in Cape Town.
Transport in Ali Sabieh is 82% cheaper than in Cape Town.
| Ali Sabieh | Cape Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ali Sabieh | Cape Town | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.99 $ | 7.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.6 $ | 34 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.85 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.68 $ | 1.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.75 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.09 $ | 8.88 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.33 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.32 $ | 7.13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.68 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.82 $ | 2.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.48 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.43 $ | 8.91 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.3 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.1 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.15 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.31 $ | 1.59 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41 $ | 59 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.2 $ | 91.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.1 $ | 41.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 168 $ | 452 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 333 $ | 889 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 236 $ | 705 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 480 $ | 1,367 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,438 $ | 1,902 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 868 $ | 1,292 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 433 $ | 1,545 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.86 % | 11.61 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.7 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.68 $ | 6.5 $ |
| Haircut | 4.66 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.3 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.9 $ | 52.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 141 $ | 201 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,122 $ | 4,270 $ |