Cost of living in Choma is 9% higher than in Constantine (without rent).
Rent in Choma is 110% more expensive than in Constantine.
Cost of living including rent in Choma is 45% higher than in Constantine.
Food in Choma is 11% more expensive than in Constantine.
Transport in Choma is 16% more expensive than in Constantine.
| Choma | Constantine | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Choma | Constantine | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.01 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.7 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.8 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.23 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.89 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.75 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.99 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.95 $ | 12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.86 $ | 5.39 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.27 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.59 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.64 $ | 2.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.54 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.4 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.29 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.1 $ | 6.95 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.2 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.62 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.53 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.26 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.16 $ | 0.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.6 $ | 57.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 88 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.3 $ | 32.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 254 $ | 76.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 561 $ | 162 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 259 $ | 147 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 685 $ | 248 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,955 $ | 1,903 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,252 $ | 916 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 272 $ | 279 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.28 % | 9.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.1 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.53 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Haircut | 4.75 $ | 2.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.8 $ | 88.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.4 $ | 49.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 176 $ | 83.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,838 $ | 2,192 $ |