Cost of living in Malakal is 35% lower than in Gobabis (without rent).
Rent in Malakal is 42% cheaper than in Gobabis.
Cost of living including rent in Malakal is 39% lower than in Gobabis.
Food in Malakal is 37% cheaper than in Gobabis.
Transport in Malakal is 31% cheaper than in Gobabis.
| Malakal | Gobabis | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Malakal | Gobabis | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.14 $ | 10.1 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.2 $ | 46.2 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.52 $ | 4.94 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.76 $ | 
| Capuccino | 1.81 $ | 1.94 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 0.99 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.56 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 0.85 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.71 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ | 3.47 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.72 $ | 6.04 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.31 $ | 5.23 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.65 $ | 6.75 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.82 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.94 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.59 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 2.31 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.96 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.84 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 1.24 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.31 $ | 6.09 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 1.19 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 2.78 $ | 2.88 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.78 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.4 $ | 32.5 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.26 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.17 $ | 7.78 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.2 $ | 28.5 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.41 $ | 8.09 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.88 $ | 2.65 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 2.7 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ | 1.47 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 37.5 $ | 52.2 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 57.3 $ | 80.2 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 27.6 $ | 61.2 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 149 $ | 263 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 302 $ | 726 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 212 $ | 345 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 455 $ | 890 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,501 $ | 636 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 825 $ | 619 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 396 $ | 791 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.58 % | 11.26 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.6 $ | 32.8 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.11 $ | 3.63 $ | 
| Haircut | 3.8 $ | 7.4 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.8 $ | 71.3 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.1 $ | 43.6 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 88.8 $ | 174 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,028 $ | 5,361 $ |