Cost of living in Gandajika is 3% lower than in Goodlands (without rent).
Rent in Gandajika is 10% more expensive than in Goodlands.
Cost of living including rent in Gandajika is 2% higher than in Goodlands.
Food in Gandajika is very similar to Goodlands.
Transport in Gandajika is 7% more expensive than in Goodlands.
| Gandajika | Goodlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gandajika | Goodlands | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.66 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.3 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.64 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.06 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.54 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.64 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.78 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.43 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 6.58 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.22 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.38 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.44 $ | 9.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.7 $ | 6.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.63 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 96.4 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.95 $ | 20.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.5 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.35 $ | 6.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.56 $ | 5.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.16 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.8 $ | 1.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
199 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.2 $ | 33.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 182 $ | 272 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 573 $ | 568 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 449 $ | 383 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,029 $ | 666 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,462 $ | 1,136 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 475 $ | 855 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 776 $ | 510 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.94 % | 6.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.8 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.04 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Haircut | 3.3 $ | 8.83 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55.9 $ | 91.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.2 $ | 59.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 85.8 $ | 220 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,169 $ | 3,926 $ |