Cost of living in Jacobabad is 30% lower than in Baucau (without rent).
Rent in Jacobabad is 49% cheaper than in Baucau.
Cost of living including rent in Jacobabad is 39% lower than in Baucau.
Food in Jacobabad is 38% cheaper than in Baucau.
Transport in Jacobabad is 16% cheaper than in Baucau.
| Jacobabad | Baucau | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Jacobabad | Baucau | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.09 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.1 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.38 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.07 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.58 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.35 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.01 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.39 $ | 6.87 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.78 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.75 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.66 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.7 $ | 2.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.15 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.06 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.41 $ | 6.38 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.4 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.45 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.41 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.72 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.66 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.7 $ | 58.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13 $ | 27.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 53 $ | 150 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 113 $ | 308 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 78.7 $ | 219 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 134 $ | 451 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 622 $ | 1,478 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 583 $ | 835 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 150 $ | 399 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.35 % | 12.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 8.23 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.38 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Haircut | 6.84 $ | 4.02 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.4 $ | 63 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.7 $ | 28.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 22.6 $ | 99.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,081 $ | 3,300 $ |