Cost of living in Mostaganem is 23% lower than in Durban (without rent).
Rent in Mostaganem is 48% cheaper than in Durban.
Cost of living including rent in Mostaganem is 36% lower than in Durban.
Food in Mostaganem is very similar to Durban.
Transport in Mostaganem is 86% cheaper than in Durban.
| Mostaganem | Durban | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mostaganem | Durban | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.49 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.8 $ | 28.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.82 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.99 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.12 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.95 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.45 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.76 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ | 6.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.95 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.53 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.4 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.48 $ | 2.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.8 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.32 $ | 10.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.9 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.49 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.57 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.01 $ | 1.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.4 $ | 90.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36 $ | 138 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.7 $ | 37.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 180 $ | 307 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 300 $ | 586 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 218 $ | 326 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 545 $ | 710 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,360 $ | 878 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 846 $ | 1,367 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 181 $ | 1,194 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.15 % | 11.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.3 $ | 37 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.99 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Haircut | 3 $ | 4.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.2 $ | 87.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.1 $ | 43 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 96.5 $ | 211 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,606 $ | 5,067 $ |