Cost of living in Mafeteng is 24% lower than in Dabou (without rent).
Rent in Mafeteng is 59% cheaper than in Dabou.
Cost of living including rent in Mafeteng is 43% lower than in Dabou.
Food in Mafeteng is 20% cheaper than in Dabou.
Transport in Mafeteng is 46% cheaper than in Dabou.
| Mafeteng | Dabou | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mafeteng | Dabou | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.47 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.8 $ | 50.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.48 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.46 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.98 $ | 0.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.84 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.31 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.36 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.92 $ | 8.12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.41 $ | 8.44 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.12 $ | 8.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.87 $ | 1.23 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.71 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.9 $ | 46.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.3 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.07 $ | 15.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.7 $ | 29.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.4 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.83 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.26 $ | 2.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 112 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
192 $ | 175 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.1 $ | 53.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 56.2 $ | 272 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 134 $ | 905 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 104 $ | 746 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 229 $ | 1,654 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 369 $ | 2,111 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 495 $ | 1,288 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 621 $ | 201 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.68 % | 11.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.9 $ | 68.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.1 $ | 8.56 $ |
| Haircut | 3.76 $ | 9.33 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.5 $ | 67.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.1 $ | 68.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 60.9 $ | 168 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,142 $ | 3,072 $ |