Cost of living in Kapiri Mposhi is 2% lower than in Serowe (without rent).
Rent in Kapiri Mposhi is 126% more expensive than in Serowe.
Cost of living including rent in Kapiri Mposhi is 49% higher than in Serowe.
Food in Kapiri Mposhi is very similar to Serowe.
Transport in Kapiri Mposhi is very similar to Serowe.
| Kapiri Mposhi | Serowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kapiri Mposhi | Serowe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.9 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.8 $ | 21 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.86 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.23 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.9 $ | 0.77 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.76 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.97 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.05 $ | 6.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.84 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.25 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.68 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.68 $ | 3.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.54 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.6 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.1 $ | 19.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.9 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.21 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.56 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.27 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.17 $ | 2.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.6 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
104 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
46.4 $ | 82.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 447 $ | 117 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 920 $ | 295 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 351 $ | 154 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 520 $ | 387 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,971 $ | 3,509 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 7,807 $ | 939 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 214 $ | 1,150 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.32 % | 9.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.5 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.48 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Haircut | 4.71 $ | 6.44 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.8 $ | 68.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.4 $ | 38.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 176 $ | 114 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,848 $ | 1,852 $ |