Cost of living in Southampton is 22% higher than in Luganville (without rent).
Rent in Southampton is 26% cheaper than in Luganville.
Cost of living including rent in Southampton is 14% lower than in Luganville.
Food in Southampton is 12% more expensive than in Luganville.
Transport in Southampton is 54% more expensive than in Luganville.
| Southampton | Luganville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Southampton | Luganville | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 80.5 $ | 63.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.4 $ | 9.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.03 $ | 4.88 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.17 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.3 $ | 2.21 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.28 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.24 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.73 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.1 $ | 20 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.48 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.49 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.79 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.59 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.4 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.1 $ | 9.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.78 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 102 $ | 67.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.6 $ | 8.27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 145 $ | 43 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.2 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.92 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.19 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.12 $ | 1.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.8 $ | 65.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 102 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.5 $ | 114 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,496 $ | 2,009 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,339 $ | 3,114 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,842 $ | 2,477 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,565 $ | 3,838 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,291 $ | 3,472 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,549 $ | 2,102 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,708 $ | 559 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.63 % | 7.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.7 $ | 63.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 17.2 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Haircut | 17.3 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.5 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76.9 $ | 46.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,481 $ | 452 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,674 $ | 6,313 $ |