Cost of living in Mbabane is 2% lower than in Huambo (without rent).
Rent in Mbabane is 7% cheaper than in Huambo.
Cost of living including rent in Mbabane is 4% lower than in Huambo.
Food in Mbabane is very similar to Huambo.
Transport in Mbabane is 20% cheaper than in Huambo.
| Mbabane | Huambo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mbabane | Huambo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.14 $ | 4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29.4 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.4 $ | 4.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.79 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.97 $ | 1.7 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.78 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.76 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.95 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.41 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.21 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.91 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.65 $ | 2.32 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.17 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.7 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.3 $ | 11.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.4 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.15 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.12 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.31 $ | 1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48.8 $ | 36 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.2 $ | 55.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.8 $ | 77.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 173 $ | 180 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 389 $ | 306 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 211 $ | 255 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 521 $ | 547 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 354 $ | 13,203 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 262 $ | 2,991 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 761 $ | 3,830 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.07 % | 24.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.3 $ | 41 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.83 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Haircut | 4.74 $ | 3.06 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.8 $ | 60.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53.8 $ | 35.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 130 $ | 595 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,172 $ | 12,199 $ |