Cost of living in Monkey Bay is 39% lower than in Khartoum (without rent).
Rent in Monkey Bay is 44% cheaper than in Khartoum.
Cost of living including rent in Monkey Bay is 41% lower than in Khartoum.
Food in Monkey Bay is 29% cheaper than in Khartoum.
Transport in Monkey Bay is 74% cheaper than in Khartoum.
| Monkey Bay | Khartoum | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Monkey Bay | Khartoum | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.6 $ | 6.35 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.2 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.89 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.31 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.91 $ | 0.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.13 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.58 $ | 7.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.43 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 5.66 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.35 $ | 1.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.03 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.6 $ | 19 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.37 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.8 $ | 10.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.9 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.94 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.12 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.74 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.67 $ | 1.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.2 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57.3 $ | 43.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
42.2 $ | 51.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 114 $ | 260 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 224 $ | 460 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 303 $ | 608 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 384 $ | 1,122 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 10,362 $ | 1,132 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 530 $ | 813 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 382 $ | 197 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.66 % | 21.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.4 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.2 $ | 6.65 $ |
| Haircut | 3.35 $ | 3.96 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 52.8 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.2 $ | 28 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 359 $ | 63.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,778 $ | 2,065 $ |