Cost of living in Sharm El Sheikh is 43% lower than in Otjiwarongo (without rent).
Rent in Sharm El Sheikh is 31% cheaper than in Otjiwarongo.
Cost of living including rent in Sharm El Sheikh is 37% lower than in Otjiwarongo.
Food in Sharm El Sheikh is 40% cheaper than in Otjiwarongo.
Transport in Sharm El Sheikh is 74% cheaper than in Otjiwarongo.
| Sharm El Sheikh | Otjiwarongo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sharm El Sheikh | Otjiwarongo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.21 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.8 $ | 46.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.25 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.24 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.28 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.85 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.25 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.58 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ | 5.19 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.34 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.11 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.56 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.72 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.75 $ | 2.93 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.1 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.95 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.47 $ | 7.74 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 8.08 $ | 27 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.57 $ | 8.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.95 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.01 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.85 $ | 1.48 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
10.9 $ | 51.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.7 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.92 $ | 61.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 223 $ | 246 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 212 $ | 572 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 304 $ | 321 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 187 $ | 729 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,033 $ | 515 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 719 $ | 462 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 104 $ | 815 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.54 % | 11.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.6 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.39 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Haircut | 1.94 $ | 7.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65 $ | 71.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.3 $ | 43.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 112 $ | 174 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,247 $ | 5,450 $ |