Cost of living in Dikhil is 16% lower than in Livingstone (without rent).
Rent in Dikhil is 18% cheaper than in Livingstone.
Cost of living including rent in Dikhil is 17% lower than in Livingstone.
Food in Dikhil is 15% cheaper than in Livingstone.
Transport in Dikhil is 50% cheaper than in Livingstone.
| Dikhil | Livingstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dikhil | Livingstone | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.02 $ | 5.62 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.5 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.06 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.87 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.68 $ | 0.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.81 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.74 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.22 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.35 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.34 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.6 $ | 15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.85 $ | 2.56 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.48 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.33 $ | 12 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.2 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.05 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.13 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.3 $ | 1.17 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.2 $ | 65.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
62.6 $ | 101 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.4 $ | 60.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 166 $ | 167 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 333 $ | 409 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 235 $ | 220 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 481 $ | 799 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,421 $ | 1,963 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 865 $ | 5,422 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 432 $ | 305 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.77 % | 21.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.5 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.61 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Haircut | 4.65 $ | 4.77 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68 $ | 87.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.9 $ | 19 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 140 $ | 175 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,111 $ | 5,880 $ |