Cost of living in Huambo is 6% higher than in Mumias (without rent).
Rent in Huambo is 92% more expensive than in Mumias.
Cost of living including rent in Huambo is 35% higher than in Mumias.
Food in Huambo is 9% cheaper than in Mumias.
Transport in Huambo is 96% more expensive than in Mumias.
| Huambo | Mumias | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Huambo | Mumias | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.5 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.88 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.05 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.7 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.36 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.41 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 9.43 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.93 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.04 $ | 9.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.56 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.32 $ | 2.97 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.85 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.8 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.2 $ | 12.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.8 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.95 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.67 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.49 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1 $ | 1.19 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36 $ | 18 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.1 $ | 27.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
77.7 $ | 41.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 180 $ | 95 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 306 $ | 227 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 255 $ | 129 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 547 $ | 408 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 13,203 $ | 938 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,991 $ | 1,349 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,830 $ | 675 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 24.85 % | 12.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.65 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Haircut | 3.06 $ | 2.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.3 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.3 $ | 13.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 595 $ | 114 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,199 $ | 7,965 $ |