Cost of living in Matola is 78% higher than in Dikhil (without rent).
Rent in Matola is 85% more expensive than in Dikhil.
Cost of living including rent in Matola is 81% higher than in Dikhil.
Food in Matola is 42% more expensive than in Dikhil.
Transport in Matola is 517% more expensive than in Dikhil.
| Matola | Dikhil | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Matola | Dikhil | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.83 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 62.4 $ | 22.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.83 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.57 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.07 $ | 0.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.09 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17 $ | 7.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.44 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.2 $ | 7.34 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.2 $ | 7.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.57 $ | 2.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.04 $ | 19 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 34 $ | 7.33 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.5 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.52 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.2 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.75 $ | 1.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.5 $ | 62.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61 $ | 26.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 352 $ | 166 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 586 $ | 333 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 423 $ | 235 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 710 $ | 481 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,606 $ | 1,421 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,565 $ | 865 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 315 $ | 432 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.08 % | 11.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.3 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.09 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Haircut | 6.75 $ | 4.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76 $ | 68 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.7 $ | 33.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 271 $ | 140 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,604 $ | 4,111 $ |