Cost of living in Shubra El Kheima is 22% lower than in Zomba (without rent).
Rent in Shubra El Kheima is 29% cheaper than in Zomba.
Cost of living including rent in Shubra El Kheima is 25% lower than in Zomba.
Food in Shubra El Kheima is 23% cheaper than in Zomba.
Transport in Shubra El Kheima is 53% cheaper than in Zomba.
| Shubra El Kheima | Zomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shubra El Kheima | Zomba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.69 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.1 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.27 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.6 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.44 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.33 $ | 0.88 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.47 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 5.33 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.44 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.83 $ | 6.12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.33 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.65 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.53 $ | 9.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.82 $ | 1.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.2 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.72 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.74 $ | 19.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.9 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.65 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.17 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.03 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.29 $ | 0.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
13.1 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
20.3 $ | 39.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.9 $ | 28.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 103 $ | 120 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 205 $ | 272 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 162 $ | 205 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 311 $ | 444 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 651 $ | 10,468 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 354 $ | 429 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 148 $ | 551 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.98 % | 12.7 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16 $ | 41.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.01 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Haircut | 2.42 $ | 3.04 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.8 $ | 59.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.3 $ | 33.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 79.6 $ | 366 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,720 $ | 866 $ |