Cost of living in Cerca-la-Source is 8% higher than in Toamasina (without rent).
Rent in Cerca-la-Source is 19% more expensive than in Toamasina.
Cost of living including rent in Cerca-la-Source is 12% higher than in Toamasina.
Food in Cerca-la-Source is 16% more expensive than in Toamasina.
Transport in Cerca-la-Source is 40% cheaper than in Toamasina.
| Cerca-la-Source | Toamasina | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cerca-la-Source | Toamasina | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.37 $ | 3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.7 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.71 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.84 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.67 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.58 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.94 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.3 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.79 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.46 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.79 $ | 1.75 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14 $ | 8.03 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.45 $ | 11.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.59 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.96 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.28 $ | 0.82 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.4 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.4 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.5 $ | 66.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 152 $ | 97.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 306 $ | 164 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 216 $ | 120 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 454 $ | 437 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,472 $ | 770 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 843 $ | 491 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 399 $ | 151 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.39 % | 15.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.8 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.26 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Haircut | 4.05 $ | 2.13 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.3 $ | 54.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.7 $ | 18.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 102 $ | 133 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,347 $ | 11,499 $ |