Cost of living in Qena is 47% lower than in Molepolole (without rent).
Rent in Qena is 52% cheaper than in Molepolole.
Cost of living including rent in Qena is 49% lower than in Molepolole.
Food in Qena is 42% cheaper than in Molepolole.
Transport in Qena is 80% cheaper than in Molepolole.
| Qena | Molepolole | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Qena | Molepolole | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.71 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.5 $ | 26.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.43 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.81 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.41 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.33 $ | 0.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.21 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.46 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.69 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.74 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.34 $ | 5.33 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.11 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.16 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.46 $ | 3.76 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.17 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.92 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.23 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 1.48 $ | 19.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.6 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.2 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.53 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.01 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.03 $ | 1.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.5 $ | 34.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.6 $ | 53.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.33 $ | 74.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 102 $ | 133 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 61.7 $ | 352 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 113 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 243 $ | 547 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,024 $ | 1,388 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 209 $ | 934 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 313 $ | 484 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.08 % | 9.12 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 8.2 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.07 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Haircut | 1.86 $ | 3.08 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.7 $ | 75.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.8 $ | 41 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 31.2 $ | 200 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,639 $ | 3,838 $ |