Cost of living in Tema is 27% lower than in Kapiri Mposhi (without rent).
Rent in Tema is 80% cheaper than in Kapiri Mposhi.
Cost of living including rent in Tema is 59% lower than in Kapiri Mposhi.
Food in Tema is 29% cheaper than in Kapiri Mposhi.
Transport in Tema is 39% cheaper than in Kapiri Mposhi.
| Tema | Kapiri Mposhi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tema | Kapiri Mposhi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.78 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.7 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.11 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.77 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.63 $ | 0.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.05 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.63 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.28 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.24 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.1 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.44 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.59 $ | 2.68 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.27 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.4 $ | 46.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.76 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.44 $ | 12.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.6 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.84 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.77 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1 $ | 1.17 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.7 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.8 $ | 104 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.4 $ | 46.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 48.9 $ | 447 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 110 $ | 920 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 85.8 $ | 351 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,281 $ | 520 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,590 $ | 1,971 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 853 $ | 7,807 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 220 $ | 214 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 25.01 % | 21.32 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 9.42 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.86 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Haircut | 2.51 $ | 4.71 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 25.2 $ | 89.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.2 $ | 18.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 95.3 $ | 176 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,387 $ | 5,848 $ |