Cost of living in Temara is 38% lower than in Sao Tome (without rent).
Rent in Temara is 4% cheaper than in Sao Tome.
Cost of living including rent in Temara is 27% lower than in Sao Tome.
Food in Temara is 44% cheaper than in Sao Tome.
Transport in Temara is 3% more expensive than in Sao Tome.
| Temara | Sao Tome | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Temara | Sao Tome | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.62 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.7 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.11 $ | 9.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.14 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.07 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.64 $ | 1.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.44 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.92 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.44 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.31 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.55 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.04 $ | 2.19 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.51 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.9 $ | 48 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.51 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.05 $ | 6.88 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.7 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.1 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.7 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.44 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.44 $ | 1.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.6 $ | 39.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.2 $ | 61 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.7 $ | 26.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 177 $ | 195 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 309 $ | 496 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 341 $ | 296 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 631 $ | 628 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,192 $ | 1,459 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 814 $ | 231 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 396 $ | 267 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.02 % | 7.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.1 $ | 35.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.61 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Haircut | 4.1 $ | 4.34 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.2 $ | 66.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.9 $ | 31.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 128 $ | 120 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,378 $ | 3,719 $ |