Cost of living in Mindelo is 14% higher than in Luena (without rent).
Rent in Mindelo is 36% more expensive than in Luena.
Cost of living including rent in Mindelo is 24% higher than in Luena.
Food in Mindelo is 33% more expensive than in Luena.
Transport in Mindelo is 18% cheaper than in Luena.
| Mindelo | Luena | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Mindelo | Luena | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 7.04 $ | 4.09 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 76.4 $ | 39.1 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.19 $ | 4.95 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.48 $ | 
| Capuccino | 1 $ | 2 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 1.57 $ | 1.72 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 1.34 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.78 $ | 0.69 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.7 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.18 $ | 1.86 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.13 $ | 11.3 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 4.79 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.48 $ | 11.2 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.58 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.13 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 3.16 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.11 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 1.72 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.31 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 1.46 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.96 $ | 7.09 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 0.56 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 2.36 $ | 2.3 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.79 $ | 0.84 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.9 $ | 34.4 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 $ | 0.27 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 18 $ | 11.3 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.2 $ | 26.2 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.66 $ | 4.98 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.06 $ | 3.28 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.01 $ | 0.49 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.81 $ | 1.02 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 143 $ | 35.9 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 218 $ | 54.3 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 17.9 $ | 78.9 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 280 $ | 177 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 444 $ | 933 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 365 $ | 405 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 369 $ | 976 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,001 $ | 12,951 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 912 $ | 2,947 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 203 $ | 3,506 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9 % | 24.23 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.3 $ | 41.2 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.57 $ | 2.9 $ | 
| Haircut | 2.51 $ | 2.97 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.5 $ | 102 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.9 $ | 64.5 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 79.4 $ | 589 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,068 $ | 12,144 $ |