Cost of living in Kumba is 96% higher than in Monkey Bay (without rent).
Rent in Kumba is 54% more expensive than in Monkey Bay.
Cost of living including rent in Kumba is 77% higher than in Monkey Bay.
Food in Kumba is 106% more expensive than in Monkey Bay.
Transport in Kumba is 12% cheaper than in Monkey Bay.
| Kumba | Monkey Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kumba | Monkey Bay | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.54 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 119 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.05 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.57 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.52 $ | 0.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.78 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.6 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.64 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.99 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.68 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.24 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.16 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.41 $ | 1.35 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.2 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.28 $ | 11.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.3 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.45 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.32 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.81 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.78 $ | 0.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
100 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
153 $ | 57.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.8 $ | 42.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 188 $ | 114 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 400 $ | 224 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 270 $ | 303 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 675 $ | 384 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,961 $ | 10,362 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 603 $ | 530 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 190 $ | 382 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.13 % | 12.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.1 $ | 36.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.53 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Haircut | 9.15 $ | 3.35 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 139 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.2 $ | 27.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 515 $ | 359 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,382 $ | 1,778 $ |