Cost of living in Mahalapye is 3% lower than in El-Obeid (without rent).
Rent in Mahalapye is 40% cheaper than in El-Obeid.
Cost of living including rent in Mahalapye is 22% lower than in El-Obeid.
Food in Mahalapye is 3% cheaper than in El-Obeid.
Transport in Mahalapye is 19% cheaper than in El-Obeid.
| Mahalapye | El-Obeid | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mahalapye | El-Obeid | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.58 $ | 6.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.8 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.12 $ | 7.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.4 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.85 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.82 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.36 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.92 $ | 9.88 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.34 $ | 7.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.3 $ | 6.83 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.61 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.03 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.77 $ | 1.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.52 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.8 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.9 $ | 10.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.7 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.24 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.81 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.32 $ | 1.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.7 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.2 $ | 44.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
92.3 $ | 53.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 118 $ | 281 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 300 $ | 495 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 161 $ | 614 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 395 $ | 1,111 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,288 $ | 1,096 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 937 $ | 775 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,074 $ | 196 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.18 % | 21.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.8 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.94 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Haircut | 5.37 $ | 3.82 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.2 $ | 67 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.6 $ | 27.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 198 $ | 62.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,851 $ | 2,017 $ |