Cost of living in Serowe is 15% higher than in Lobito (without rent).
Rent in Serowe is 39% cheaper than in Lobito.
Cost of living including rent in Serowe is 15% lower than in Lobito.
Food in Serowe is 20% more expensive than in Lobito.
Transport in Serowe is 22% cheaper than in Lobito.
| Serowe | Lobito | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Serowe | Lobito | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.1 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21 $ | 21 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.01 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.1 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.77 $ | 1.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.15 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.86 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.22 $ | 10 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.98 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.26 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.03 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.33 $ | 2.32 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.52 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.9 $ | 35 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.01 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.8 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.2 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.7 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.57 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.85 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.31 $ | 0.97 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.7 $ | 54.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.4 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
82.4 $ | 122 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 117 $ | 214 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 295 $ | 140 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 154 $ | 214 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 387 $ | 423 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,509 $ | 14,030 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 939 $ | 3,155 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,150 $ | 3,873 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.15 % | 24.87 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.1 $ | 42.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.81 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Haircut | 6.44 $ | 3.19 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.5 $ | 48.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.9 $ | 28.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 114 $ | 602 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,852 $ | 12,302 $ |