Cost of living in Isiro is 22% higher than in Swakopmund (without rent).
Rent in Isiro is 13% cheaper than in Swakopmund.
Cost of living including rent in Isiro is 2% higher than in Swakopmund.
Food in Isiro is 21% more expensive than in Swakopmund.
Transport in Isiro is 72% more expensive than in Swakopmund.
| Isiro | Swakopmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Isiro | Swakopmund | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.67 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.3 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.64 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.71 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.08 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.52 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.92 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.4 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.73 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.41 $ | 6.44 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.76 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.45 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.75 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.71 $ | 3.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.63 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.5 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.84 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.92 $ | 7.78 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.2 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.31 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.55 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.16 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.82 $ | 1.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 31.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
200 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.8 $ | 69.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 182 $ | 323 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 452 $ | 701 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 450 $ | 446 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 876 $ | 1,005 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,477 $ | 584 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 478 $ | 347 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 778 $ | 816 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.88 % | 9.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Haircut | 3.35 $ | 5.86 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55.2 $ | 58.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29.1 $ | 48.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 86.6 $ | 116 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,465 $ | 3,397 $ |