Cost of living in Assomada is 6% higher than in Luena (without rent).
Rent in Assomada is 28% more expensive than in Luena.
Cost of living including rent in Assomada is 16% higher than in Luena.
Food in Assomada is 18% more expensive than in Luena.
Transport in Assomada is 16% cheaper than in Luena.
| Assomada | Luena | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Assomada | Luena | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.14 $ | 4.09 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 34 $ | 39.1 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.66 $ | 4.95 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 1.48 $ | 
| Capuccino | 1.7 $ | 2 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 1.55 $ | 1.72 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 1.34 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.42 $ | 0.69 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 0.7 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.38 $ | 1.86 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.81 $ | 11.3 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.71 $ | 4.79 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.42 $ | 11.2 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 1.58 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 1.13 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 3.16 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.11 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.72 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 0.31 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 1.46 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.11 $ | 7.09 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 0.56 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 3.87 $ | 2.3 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.79 $ | 0.84 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.9 $ | 34.4 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.47 $ | 0.27 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.2 $ | 11.3 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.8 $ | 26.2 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.67 $ | 4.98 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.52 $ | 3.28 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.2 $ | 0.49 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.4 $ | 1.02 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 96.8 $ | 35.9 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 151 $ | 54.3 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 47 $ | 78.9 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 257 $ | 177 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 482 $ | 933 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 410 $ | 405 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 673 $ | 976 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 994 $ | 12,951 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 914 $ | 2,947 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 205 $ | 3,506 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.03 % | 24.23 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.2 $ | 41.2 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.61 $ | 2.9 $ | 
| Haircut | 2.51 $ | 2.97 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.7 $ | 102 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.9 $ | 64.5 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 78.8 $ | 589 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,085 $ | 12,144 $ |