Cost of living in Mariental is 59% higher than in Stone Town (without rent).
Rent in Mariental is very similar to Stone Town.
Cost of living including rent in Mariental is 23% higher than in Stone Town.
Food in Mariental is 66% more expensive than in Stone Town.
Transport in Mariental is 34% more expensive than in Stone Town.
| Mariental | Stone Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mariental | Stone Town | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.2 $ | 4.06 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46 $ | 22.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.92 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.96 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 0.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.42 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.11 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.29 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.74 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.06 $ | 6.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.89 $ | 1.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.79 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.9 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.76 $ | 6.78 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.4 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.13 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.66 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.69 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.49 $ | 1.33 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.9 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.5 $ | 34.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 278 $ | 338 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 731 $ | 347 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 366 $ | 365 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 908 $ | 386 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 651 $ | 17,934 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 615 $ | 5,852 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 772 $ | 223 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.35 % | 13.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.8 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.61 $ | 8.38 $ |
| Haircut | 7.18 $ | 1.77 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.9 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.2 $ | 11.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 174 $ | 264 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,443 $ | 4,409 $ |