Cost of living in La Union is 20% higher than in Mukalla (without rent).
Rent in La Union is 17% more expensive than in Mukalla.
Cost of living including rent in La Union is 18% higher than in Mukalla.
Food in La Union is 15% more expensive than in Mukalla.
Transport in La Union is 70% more expensive than in Mukalla.
| La Union | Mukalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| La Union | Mukalla | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.98 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.6 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.31 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.41 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ | 0.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.21 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.04 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.29 $ | 6.65 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.12 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.46 $ | 6.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.41 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.91 $ | 2.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.3 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.84 $ | 5.82 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.53 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.23 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.2 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.35 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
86.7 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
133 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.2 $ | 27.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 124 $ | 144 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 299 $ | 295 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 223 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 514 $ | 446 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,448 $ | 1,521 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,199 $ | 828 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 335 $ | 383 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.79 % | 12.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.3 $ | 22.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.87 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Haircut | 2.11 $ | 3.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.9 $ | 60.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.3 $ | 25.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 181 $ | 77 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,789 $ | 2,809 $ |