Cost of living in Tsumeb is 33% higher than in Swakopmund (without rent).
Rent in Tsumeb is 36% cheaper than in Swakopmund.
Cost of living including rent in Tsumeb is 5% lower than in Swakopmund.
Food in Tsumeb is 47% more expensive than in Swakopmund.
Transport in Tsumeb is 10% more expensive than in Swakopmund.
| Tsumeb | Swakopmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tsumeb | Swakopmund | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.8 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.4 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.09 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.15 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.12 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.75 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.76 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.3 $ | 6.44 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.69 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.14 $ | 3.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.6 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.9 $ | 7.78 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.3 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.16 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.62 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.69 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.48 $ | 1.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.2 $ | 31.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.1 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29 $ | 69.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 197 $ | 323 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 378 $ | 701 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 245 $ | 446 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 477 $ | 1,005 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 351 $ | 584 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 289 $ | 347 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 876 $ | 816 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9 % | 9.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.4 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.74 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Haircut | 7.74 $ | 5.86 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 45.3 $ | 58.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.3 $ | 48.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 40.9 $ | 116 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,358 $ | 3,397 $ |