Cost of living in Lobito is 17% lower than in Mutare (without rent).
Rent in Lobito is 38% more expensive than in Mutare.
Cost of living including rent in Lobito is 6% higher than in Mutare.
Food in Lobito is 16% cheaper than in Mutare.
Transport in Lobito is 10% cheaper than in Mutare.
| Lobito | Mutare | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lobito | Mutare | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.99 $ | 3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21 $ | 55.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.89 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.42 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.65 $ | 0.78 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.28 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.28 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.29 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.74 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.27 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.95 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.58 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.32 $ | 1.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.84 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35 $ | 26.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.8 $ | 19 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.8 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.7 $ | 8.03 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.69 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.49 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.97 $ | 1.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.3 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
83.4 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
122 $ | 60.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 214 $ | 179 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 140 $ | 302 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 214 $ | 224 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 423 $ | 604 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 14,030 $ | 249 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,155 $ | 1,381 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,873 $ | 249 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 24.87 % | 15.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.4 $ | 40.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.33 $ | 10 $ |
| Haircut | 3.19 $ | 6.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 48.6 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.1 $ | 18.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 602 $ | 54.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,302 $ | 8,744 $ |