Cost of living in Mmabatho is 21% higher than in Arua (without rent).
Rent in Mmabatho is 64% more expensive than in Arua.
Cost of living including rent in Mmabatho is 40% higher than in Arua.
Food in Mmabatho is 10% more expensive than in Arua.
Transport in Mmabatho is 57% more expensive than in Arua.
| Mmabatho | Arua | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mmabatho | Arua | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.68 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.29 $ | 6.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.82 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.88 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.27 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.48 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.66 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.85 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.21 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.84 $ | 2.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46 $ | 35.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.28 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.06 $ | 2.71 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.3 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.25 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.18 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.54 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.1 $ | 1.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
62.8 $ | 26.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98.1 $ | 40.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
42.3 $ | 69.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 308 $ | 151 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 648 $ | 362 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 386 $ | 219 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 606 $ | 615 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 858 $ | 1,144 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 697 $ | 836 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,439 $ | 162 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.2 % | 22.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.2 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.44 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Haircut | 5.13 $ | 6.35 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.2 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.1 $ | 16.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 189 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,806 $ | 4,432 $ |