Cost of living in Ouargla is 31% lower than in Lobatse (without rent).
Rent in Ouargla is 58% cheaper than in Lobatse.
Cost of living including rent in Ouargla is 42% lower than in Lobatse.
Food in Ouargla is 28% cheaper than in Lobatse.
Transport in Ouargla is 68% cheaper than in Lobatse.
| Ouargla | Lobatse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ouargla | Lobatse | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.63 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.42 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.77 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.17 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.67 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.62 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.32 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 5.31 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.66 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.07 $ | 3.73 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.9 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.86 $ | 20 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.8 $ | 17 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.22 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.81 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.54 $ | 2.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.1 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.5 $ | 57.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.9 $ | 93.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 67.8 $ | 132 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 145 $ | 353 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 125 $ | 222 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 214 $ | 548 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 686 $ | 1,404 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 487 $ | 934 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 226 $ | 492 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8 % | 9.06 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.3 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.75 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Haircut | 2.4 $ | 4.46 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.1 $ | 66.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.8 $ | 42.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 74.8 $ | 197 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,579 $ | 3,793 $ |