Cost of living in Apia is 4% lower than in Nasinu (without rent).
Rent in Apia is 47% cheaper than in Nasinu.
Cost of living including rent in Apia is 26% lower than in Nasinu.
Food in Apia is 8% cheaper than in Nasinu.
Transport in Apia is 2% more expensive than in Nasinu.
| Apia | Nasinu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Apia | Nasinu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.19 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 73.8 $ | 45.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.97 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.51 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.66 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.18 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.8 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.73 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.79 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.26 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.37 $ | 7.22 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.38 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.79 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.85 $ | 10 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.52 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.1 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.55 $ | 4.61 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.7 $ | 14 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.22 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.17 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.31 $ | 1.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.6 $ | 32 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.3 $ | 49.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.2 $ | 28.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 170 $ | 353 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,716 $ | 721 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 243 $ | 654 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 486 $ | 1,506 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,420 $ | 696 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 890 $ | 344 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 439 $ | 1,426 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.75 % | 6.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.8 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.77 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Haircut | 4.82 $ | 4.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.3 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.7 $ | 26.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 150 $ | 233 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,397 $ | 11,243 $ |