Cost of living in Choma is 19% lower than in Gobabis (without rent).
Rent in Choma is 4% cheaper than in Gobabis.
Cost of living including rent in Choma is 11% lower than in Gobabis.
Food in Choma is 24% cheaper than in Gobabis.
Transport in Choma is 34% more expensive than in Gobabis.
| Choma | Gobabis | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Choma | Gobabis | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.01 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.7 $ | 46.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.8 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.23 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.89 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.75 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.99 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.95 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.86 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.27 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.59 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.64 $ | 2.88 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.54 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.4 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.29 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.1 $ | 7.78 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.2 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.62 $ | 8.09 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.53 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.26 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.16 $ | 1.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.6 $ | 52.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 80.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.3 $ | 61.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 254 $ | 263 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 561 $ | 726 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 259 $ | 345 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 685 $ | 890 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,955 $ | 636 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,252 $ | 619 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 272 $ | 791 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.28 % | 11.26 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.1 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.53 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Haircut | 4.75 $ | 7.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.8 $ | 71.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.4 $ | 43.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 176 $ | 174 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,838 $ | 5,361 $ |