Cost of living in Limbe is 62% higher than in Gonaives (without rent).
Rent in Limbe is very similar to Gonaives.
Cost of living including rent in Limbe is 35% higher than in Gonaives.
Food in Limbe is 71% more expensive than in Gonaives.
Transport in Limbe is 41% cheaper than in Gonaives.
| Limbe | Gonaives | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Limbe | Gonaives | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.24 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 119 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.09 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.06 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.53 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.55 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.02 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.33 $ | 6.88 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.77 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.07 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.16 $ | 7.43 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.53 $ | 2.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.85 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25.5 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.19 $ | 6.38 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.6 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.59 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.35 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.8 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.79 $ | 1.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.6 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.6 $ | 59 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
81 $ | 27.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 98.8 $ | 153 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 194 $ | 316 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 98.6 $ | 223 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 338 $ | 472 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,957 $ | 1,505 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 225 $ | 844 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 182 $ | 403 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.03 % | 12.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.8 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.29 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 9.28 $ | 4.08 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 139 $ | 64.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.7 $ | 28.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 338 $ | 102 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,697 $ | 3,323 $ |