Cost of living in Upington is 6% lower than in Port Sudan (without rent).
Rent in Upington is 50% cheaper than in Port Sudan.
Cost of living including rent in Upington is 32% lower than in Port Sudan.
Food in Upington is 5% cheaper than in Port Sudan.
Transport in Upington is 40% cheaper than in Port Sudan.
| Upington | Port Sudan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Upington | Port Sudan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.5 $ | 6.86 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.7 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.76 $ | 7.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.63 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.14 $ | 0.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.15 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.22 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.1 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.17 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.56 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.61 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.62 $ | 3.12 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.56 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.8 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.3 $ | 11.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.1 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.47 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.46 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.75 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.31 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
69.8 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 43.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
46.2 $ | 58.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 206 $ | 496 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 434 $ | 875 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 261 $ | 887 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 574 $ | 1,503 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 566 $ | 914 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 640 $ | 676 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 748 $ | 181 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.46 % | 21.16 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.3 $ | 21.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.94 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Haircut | 6.41 $ | 3.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.3 $ | 66.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.9 $ | 27.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 43.6 $ | 60.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,028 $ | 1,914 $ |