Cost of living in Uitenhage is 13% lower than in Lome (without rent).
Rent in Uitenhage is 93% more expensive than in Lome.
Cost of living including rent in Uitenhage is 27% higher than in Lome.
Food in Uitenhage is 10% cheaper than in Lome.
Transport in Uitenhage is 66% cheaper than in Lome.
| Uitenhage | Lome | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Uitenhage | Lome | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.79 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.3 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.63 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.44 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.06 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.12 $ | 2.26 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.84 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.36 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.77 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.86 $ | 6.78 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.37 $ | 6.39 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.38 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.59 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.87 $ | 1.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.27 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.9 $ | 50.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.35 $ | 3.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.7 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.43 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.53 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.59 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.21 $ | 1.95 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
67.3 $ | 88.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
103 $ | 135 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.9 $ | 54.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 370 $ | 93.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 347 $ | 339 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 504 $ | 244 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,032 $ | 474 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 913 $ | 1,221 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 685 $ | 448 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,206 $ | 565 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.63 % | 7.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.9 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.66 $ | 8.45 $ |
| Haircut | 5.54 $ | 3.06 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.6 $ | 21.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 169 $ | 110 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,885 $ | 4,929 $ |