Cost of living in Meru is 40% lower than in Sao Tome (without rent).
Rent in Meru is 37% cheaper than in Sao Tome.
Cost of living including rent in Meru is 39% lower than in Sao Tome.
Food in Meru is 45% cheaper than in Sao Tome.
Transport in Meru is 3% more expensive than in Sao Tome.
| Meru | Sao Tome | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Meru | Sao Tome | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.91 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.1 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.83 $ | 9.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.37 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 1.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.57 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.71 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.13 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.19 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.4 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.08 $ | 2.19 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.1 $ | 48 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14 $ | 6.88 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.6 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.14 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.77 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.94 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.18 $ | 1.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.3 $ | 39.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.5 $ | 61 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.4 $ | 26.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 102 $ | 195 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 269 $ | 496 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 191 $ | 296 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 648 $ | 628 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,063 $ | 1,459 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,352 $ | 231 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 443 $ | 267 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.42 % | 7.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.7 $ | 35.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.23 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Haircut | 3.94 $ | 4.34 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.8 $ | 66.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.5 $ | 31.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 166 $ | 120 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,360 $ | 3,719 $ |