Cost of living in Pemba is 56% higher than in Chingola (without rent).
Rent in Pemba is 42% more expensive than in Chingola.
Cost of living including rent in Pemba is 46% higher than in Chingola.
Food in Pemba is 50% more expensive than in Chingola.
Transport in Pemba is 78% more expensive than in Chingola.
| Pemba | Chingola | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pemba | Chingola | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.2 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.96 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.92 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.95 $ | 0.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.24 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.15 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.09 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.2 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.17 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.21 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.67 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.93 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 20.9 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.1 $ | 1.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.17 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.8 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.97 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 40.7 $ | 7.71 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47.3 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.09 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.72 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.01 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.1 $ | 1.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
121 $ | 23 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
188 $ | 35.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.9 $ | 32.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 962 $ | 709 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,592 $ | 640 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 502 $ | 484 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,020 $ | 330 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,460 $ | 1,944 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,462 $ | 11,389 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 390 $ | 83.5 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.05 % | 21.16 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64.4 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Haircut | 4.38 $ | 4.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 26.1 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.8 $ | 15.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 268 $ | 178 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,550 $ | 5,871 $ |