Cost of living in Toamasina is 51% lower than in Kolda (without rent).
Rent in Toamasina is 62% cheaper than in Kolda.
Cost of living including rent in Toamasina is 56% lower than in Kolda.
Food in Toamasina is 52% cheaper than in Kolda.
Transport in Toamasina is 43% cheaper than in Kolda.
| Toamasina | Kolda | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Toamasina | Kolda | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3 $ | 5.33 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.2 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.26 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.17 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.69 $ | 1.26 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.74 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.56 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.09 $ | 9.08 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.78 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.45 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.75 $ | 1.49 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.03 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.4 $ | 29 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.9 $ | 37.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.91 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.47 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.64 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.82 $ | 2.19 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.9 $ | 79.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.6 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.4 $ | 49.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 97.8 $ | 302 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 164 $ | 881 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 120 $ | 650 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 437 $ | 2,753 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 770 $ | 2,474 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 491 $ | 1,409 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 151 $ | 381 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.1 % | 8.16 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.9 $ | 66.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.61 $ | 8.38 $ |
| Haircut | 2.13 $ | 10.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 54.5 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.5 $ | 60.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 133 $ | 254 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,499 $ | 6,936 $ |