Cost of living in Markala is 36% lower than in Kosti (without rent).
Rent in Markala is 48% cheaper than in Kosti.
Cost of living including rent in Markala is 42% lower than in Kosti.
Food in Markala is 33% cheaper than in Kosti.
Transport in Markala is 68% cheaper than in Kosti.
| Markala | Kosti | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Markala | Kosti | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.09 $ | 6.38 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.8 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.53 $ | 7.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.79 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.5 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.61 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.75 $ | 9.79 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.29 $ | 7.37 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.51 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 5.64 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.39 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.79 $ | 1.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.9 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.06 $ | 10.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.7 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.41 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.86 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.5 $ | 28.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.6 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.8 $ | 52.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 147 $ | 281 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 297 $ | 488 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 210 $ | 614 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 447 $ | 1,118 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,508 $ | 1,101 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 819 $ | 778 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 394 $ | 193 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.56 % | 21.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.4 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.1 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Haircut | 3.71 $ | 3.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.4 $ | 67.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.7 $ | 27.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 85.6 $ | 62.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,958 $ | 2,030 $ |