Cost of living in Oshikango is 30% higher than in Benguela (without rent).
Rent in Oshikango is 19% cheaper than in Benguela.
Cost of living including rent in Oshikango is 3% higher than in Benguela.
Food in Oshikango is 58% more expensive than in Benguela.
Transport in Oshikango is 53% cheaper than in Benguela.
| Oshikango | Benguela | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Oshikango | Benguela | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.6 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 41.8 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.58 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.02 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.45 $ | 1.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.1 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.36 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.49 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.02 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.99 $ | 2.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.82 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.9 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.83 $ | 11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.6 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.28 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.62 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.72 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.49 $ | 0.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.8 $ | 54.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.2 $ | 83.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47.3 $ | 123 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 212 $ | 214 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 420 $ | 304 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 268 $ | 253 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 534 $ | 547 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 388 $ | 14,273 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 331 $ | 3,149 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 845 $ | 3,968 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.35 % | 25.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.5 $ | 42.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.71 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Haircut | 6.81 $ | 3.16 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.5 $ | 60.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43 $ | 35.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 116 $ | 609 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,381 $ | 12,480 $ |