Cost of living in El Oued is 27% lower than in Mafeteng (without rent).
Rent in El Oued is 51% cheaper than in Mafeteng.
Cost of living including rent in El Oued is 36% lower than in Mafeteng.
Food in El Oued is 21% cheaper than in Mafeteng.
Transport in El Oued is 36% cheaper than in Mafeteng.
| El Oued | Mafeteng | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| El Oued | Mafeteng | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.06 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.2 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.69 $ | 9.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.51 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.85 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.62 $ | 0.98 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.15 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.53 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.75 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 6.92 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 4.41 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.55 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.3 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.94 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.16 $ | 4.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.11 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.1 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.25 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.88 $ | 6.07 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.8 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.21 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.39 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.91 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.3 $ | 1.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.4 $ | 124 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.7 $ | 192 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.1 $ | 27.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 62.3 $ | 56.2 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 189 $ | 134 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 103 $ | 104 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 229 $ | 229 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 229 $ | 369 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 808 $ | 495 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 176 $ | 621 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.89 % | 8.68 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.1 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.68 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Haircut | 2.43 $ | 3.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 38.4 $ | 96.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19 $ | 59.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 75.7 $ | 60.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,531 $ | 1,142 $ |