Cost of living in Tsumeb is 60% higher than in Monrovia (without rent).
Rent in Tsumeb is 25% more expensive than in Monrovia.
Cost of living including rent in Tsumeb is 45% higher than in Monrovia.
Food in Tsumeb is 91% more expensive than in Monrovia.
Transport in Tsumeb is 33% cheaper than in Monrovia.
| Tsumeb | Monrovia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Tsumeb | Monrovia | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 16.8 $ | 3 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.4 $ | 19.6 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.09 $ | 4.46 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 1.82 $ | 
| Capuccino | 2.15 $ | 1.83 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.12 $ | 0.48 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 $ | 1.14 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.75 $ | 0.61 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.13 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.76 $ | 1.49 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 6.78 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ | 4.24 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.3 $ | 6.51 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 2.28 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 1.19 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 1.68 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 0.86 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.98 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.32 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.14 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.69 $ | 7.59 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.43 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 3.14 $ | 2.78 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 0.32 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.6 $ | 11.6 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ | 1.07 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.9 $ | 5.93 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.3 $ | 12.9 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.16 $ | 3.23 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.62 $ | 2.86 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.69 $ | 1.56 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.48 $ | 1.26 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 52.2 $ | 36.5 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 79.1 $ | 56.2 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 29 $ | 27.4 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 197 $ | 151 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 378 $ | 319 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 245 $ | 225 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 477 $ | 496 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 351 $ | 1,594 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 289 $ | 850 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 876 $ | 395 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9 % | 12.57 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.4 $ | 23 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.74 $ | 4.1 $ | 
| Haircut | 7.74 $ | 3.84 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 45.3 $ | 61.4 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.3 $ | 26.3 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 40.9 $ | 84.5 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,358 $ | 2,993 $ |