Cost of living in Minya is 35% lower than in Swakopmund (without rent).
Rent in Minya is 73% cheaper than in Swakopmund.
Cost of living including rent in Minya is 56% lower than in Swakopmund.
Food in Minya is 32% cheaper than in Swakopmund.
Transport in Minya is 53% cheaper than in Swakopmund.
| Minya | Swakopmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Minya | Swakopmund | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.72 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.1 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.14 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.64 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.16 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.3 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.21 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.21 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.25 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.81 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.39 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.72 $ | 6.44 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.37 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.13 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.62 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.16 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.62 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.71 $ | 3.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.93 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.91 $ | 7.78 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.98 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 9.94 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.06 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.08 $ | 1.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.9 $ | 31.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.7 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.03 $ | 69.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 91.7 $ | 323 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 129 $ | 701 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 148 $ | 446 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 184 $ | 1,005 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 593 $ | 584 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 270 $ | 347 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 144 $ | 816 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.57 % | 9.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3.28 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.97 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Haircut | 1.67 $ | 5.86 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.2 $ | 58.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 10 $ | 48.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 71.7 $ | 116 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,384 $ | 3,397 $ |