Cost of living in Palapye is 14% lower than in Sotouboua (without rent).
Rent in Palapye is 16% cheaper than in Sotouboua.
Cost of living including rent in Palapye is 15% lower than in Sotouboua.
Food in Palapye is 27% cheaper than in Sotouboua.
Transport in Palapye is 50% more expensive than in Sotouboua.
| Palapye | Sotouboua | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Palapye | Sotouboua | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.52 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.7 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.16 $ | 7.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.91 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.74 $ | 2.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.6 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.09 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.85 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.33 $ | 6.78 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.07 $ | 1.93 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.8 $ | 50.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.9 $ | 3.31 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.6 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.58 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.64 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.8 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.32 $ | 1.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.7 $ | 88.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.5 $ | 136 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
87.4 $ | 55.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 111 $ | 100 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 282 $ | 337 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 143 $ | 231 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 347 $ | 435 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,807 $ | 1,192 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 938 $ | 443 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,261 $ | 557 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.07 % | 7.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.1 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.93 $ | 8.38 $ |
| Haircut | 6.48 $ | 3.03 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.7 $ | 31.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.8 $ | 21.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 68.5 $ | 110 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,828 $ | 4,866 $ |