Cost of living in Lautoka is 50% lower than in Manukau (without rent).
Rent in Lautoka is 82% cheaper than in Manukau.
Cost of living including rent in Lautoka is 69% lower than in Manukau.
Food in Lautoka is 42% cheaper than in Manukau.
Transport in Lautoka is 76% cheaper than in Manukau.
| Lautoka | Manukau | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lautoka | Manukau | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.57 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 45.8 $ | 82.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.91 $ | 9.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 6.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.27 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.43 $ | 2.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.39 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.54 $ | 7.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.03 $ | 9.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.55 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.31 $ | 9.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.35 $ | 22.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.74 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 38.6 $ | 102 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.34 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.35 $ | 13.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.9 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.26 $ | 11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.25 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.63 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ | 2.59 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.4 $ | 81.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.1 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.6 $ | 56.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 125 $ | 987 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 409 $ | 1,905 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 248 $ | 1,139 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 821 $ | 1,698 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 709 $ | 7,685 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 506 $ | 6,440 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 598 $ | 3,356 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.89 % | 6.74 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.9 $ | 44.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.7 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Haircut | 4.61 $ | 18.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.3 $ | 96.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.4 $ | 65.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 233 $ | 651 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,309 $ | 10,236 $ |