Cost of living in Mukalla is 31% lower than in Sihanoukville (without rent).
Rent in Mukalla is 39% cheaper than in Sihanoukville.
Cost of living including rent in Mukalla is 35% lower than in Sihanoukville.
Food in Mukalla is 28% cheaper than in Sihanoukville.
Transport in Mukalla is 31% cheaper than in Sihanoukville.
| Mukalla | Sihanoukville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mukalla | Sihanoukville | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.98 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.7 $ | 27.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.47 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.8 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ | 0.81 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.58 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.49 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.65 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.31 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.5 $ | 9.01 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.35 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.81 $ | 1.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.9 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.82 $ | 8.96 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.7 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.28 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.81 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.25 $ | 1.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.7 $ | 56.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.2 $ | 87.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.9 $ | 18.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 144 $ | 271 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 295 $ | 499 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 208 $ | 358 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 446 $ | 653 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,521 $ | 1,215 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 828 $ | 620 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 383 $ | 290 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.75 % | 10.01 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.5 $ | 73.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.05 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 3.61 $ | 4.24 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.7 $ | 93.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.4 $ | 24.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 77 $ | 334 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,809 $ | 5,024 $ |