Cost of living in Swakopmund is 7% higher than in Brazzaville (without rent).
Rent in Swakopmund is 78% more expensive than in Brazzaville.
Cost of living including rent in Swakopmund is 37% higher than in Brazzaville.
Food in Swakopmund is 23% more expensive than in Brazzaville.
Transport in Swakopmund is 57% cheaper than in Brazzaville.
| Swakopmund | Brazzaville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Swakopmund | Brazzaville | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.75 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.5 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.45 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.74 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.74 $ | 0.58 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.92 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.21 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.59 $ | 6.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.83 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.44 $ | 7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.52 $ | 7.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.58 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.2 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.86 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.5 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.3 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.78 $ | 6.51 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.6 $ | 18 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.1 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.63 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.69 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.49 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
31.5 $ | 39.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.2 $ | 61 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
69.3 $ | 25.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 323 $ | 170 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 701 $ | 365 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 446 $ | 260 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,005 $ | 576 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 584 $ | 1,630 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 347 $ | 922 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 816 $ | 430 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.96 % | 12.32 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.9 $ | 24 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.34 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Haircut | 5.86 $ | 4.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 58.7 $ | 66.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.7 $ | 30.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 116 $ | 120 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,397 $ | 3,772 $ |