Cost of living in Gobabis is very similar to Otjiwarongo (without rent).
Rent in Gobabis is 5% more expensive than in Otjiwarongo.
Cost of living including rent in Gobabis is 3% higher than in Otjiwarongo.
Food in Gobabis is very similar to Otjiwarongo.
Transport in Gobabis is very similar to Otjiwarongo.
| Gobabis | Otjiwarongo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gobabis | Otjiwarongo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.1 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46.2 $ | 46.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.94 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.94 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.85 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.47 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.04 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.23 $ | 5.19 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.75 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.09 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.88 $ | 2.93 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.5 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.78 $ | 7.74 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.5 $ | 27 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.09 $ | 8.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.65 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.7 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.47 $ | 1.48 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.2 $ | 51.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.2 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61.2 $ | 61.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 263 $ | 246 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 726 $ | 572 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 345 $ | 321 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 890 $ | 729 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 636 $ | 515 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 619 $ | 462 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 791 $ | 815 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.26 % | 11.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.8 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.63 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Haircut | 7.4 $ | 7.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.3 $ | 71.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.6 $ | 43.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 174 $ | 174 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,361 $ | 5,450 $ |