Cost of living in South Tarawa is 60% lower than in Napier (without rent).
Rent in South Tarawa is 66% cheaper than in Napier.
Cost of living including rent in South Tarawa is 63% lower than in Napier.
Food in South Tarawa is 61% cheaper than in Napier.
Transport in South Tarawa is 62% cheaper than in Napier.
| South Tarawa | Napier | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| South Tarawa | Napier | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.46 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.2 $ | 82.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.71 $ | 9.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.83 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.58 $ | 2.29 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.7 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.95 $ | 8.44 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.29 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.91 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.42 $ | 8.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.8 $ | 20 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.4 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.8 $ | 50.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.69 $ | 18.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.9 $ | 24 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.72 $ | 9.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.29 $ | 2.15 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.7 $ | 112 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.4 $ | 172 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.3 $ | 51.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 154 $ | 477 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 310 $ | 1,153 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 223 $ | 727 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 461 $ | 1,561 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,466 $ | 2,812 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 848 $ | 2,217 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 404 $ | 3,881 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.37 % | 6.88 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.36 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Haircut | 4.1 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29.6 $ | 79.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 109 $ | 793 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,482 $ | 13,334 $ |