Cost of living in El-Obeid is 13% lower than in Pemba (without rent).
Rent in El-Obeid is 58% cheaper than in Pemba.
Cost of living including rent in El-Obeid is 44% lower than in Pemba.
Food in El-Obeid is 11% cheaper than in Pemba.
Transport in El-Obeid is 27% cheaper than in Pemba.
| El-Obeid | Pemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| El-Obeid | Pemba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.37 $ | 12 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.5 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.28 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.04 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.62 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.72 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.88 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.43 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.83 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.57 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.59 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.42 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.6 $ | 1.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.71 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.8 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.37 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.9 $ | 40.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.7 $ | 47.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.92 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.84 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.29 $ | 1.1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.9 $ | 121 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
44.1 $ | 188 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.5 $ | 27.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 281 $ | 962 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 495 $ | 1,592 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 614 $ | 502 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,111 $ | 2,020 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,096 $ | 3,460 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 775 $ | 2,462 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 196 $ | 390 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.3 % | 20.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23 $ | 64.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.66 $ | 3 $ |
| Haircut | 3.82 $ | 4.38 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.9 $ | 33.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 62.5 $ | 268 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,017 $ | 5,550 $ |