Cost of living in Curepipe is 25% higher than in Nyanza (without rent).
Rent in Curepipe is 34% more expensive than in Nyanza.
Cost of living including rent in Curepipe is 29% higher than in Nyanza.
Food in Curepipe is 15% more expensive than in Nyanza.
Transport in Curepipe is 57% more expensive than in Nyanza.
| Curepipe | Nyanza | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Curepipe | Nyanza | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.87 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.5 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.38 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.32 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.94 $ | 0.76 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.49 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.98 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.59 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.56 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.13 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.6 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.3 $ | 8.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.21 $ | 2.92 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.86 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.5 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.37 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.5 $ | 12.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.8 $ | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.75 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.18 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.84 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.5 $ | 0.99 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.1 $ | 23 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.5 $ | 35.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.1 $ | 25 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 243 $ | 168 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 672 $ | 287 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 329 $ | 264 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 819 $ | 453 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,093 $ | 13,786 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 554 $ | 826 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 524 $ | 246 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.03 % | 16.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.2 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.43 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Haircut | 8.72 $ | 1.84 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.1 $ | 62.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.8 $ | 17.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 173 $ | 152 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,142 $ | 9,757 $ |