Cost of living in Kosti is very similar to Omaruru (without rent).
Rent in Kosti is 5% more expensive than in Omaruru.
Cost of living including rent in Kosti is 2% higher than in Omaruru.
Food in Kosti is 7% cheaper than in Omaruru.
Transport in Kosti is 103% more expensive than in Omaruru.
| Kosti | Omaruru | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kosti | Omaruru | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.38 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.4 $ | 46.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.29 $ | 4.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.97 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.07 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.62 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.03 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.7 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.79 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.37 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.76 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.64 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.57 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.41 $ | 6.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.59 $ | 2.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.7 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.9 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.36 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.9 $ | 7.65 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.6 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.91 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.82 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ | 1.48 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.4 $ | 52.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
44.3 $ | 79.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.8 $ | 61.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 281 $ | 281 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 488 $ | 663 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 614 $ | 360 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,118 $ | 846 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,101 $ | 593 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 778 $ | 530 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 193 $ | 785 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.1 % | 11.32 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.8 $ | 32.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.71 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Haircut | 3.9 $ | 6.98 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.5 $ | 70.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.6 $ | 43.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 62.4 $ | 174 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,030 $ | 5,362 $ |