Cost of living in Walvis Bay is 30% lower than in Addis Ababa (without rent).
Rent in Walvis Bay is 27% cheaper than in Addis Ababa.
Cost of living including rent in Walvis Bay is 28% lower than in Addis Ababa.
Food in Walvis Bay is 24% cheaper than in Addis Ababa.
Transport in Walvis Bay is 59% cheaper than in Addis Ababa.
| Walvis Bay | Addis Ababa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Walvis Bay | Addis Ababa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.81 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.1 $ | 30 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.54 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.48 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.52 $ | 0.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.65 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.75 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.3 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.91 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 7.54 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.47 $ | 9.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.85 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.79 $ | 3.97 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.87 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.4 $ | 9.93 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.79 $ | 3.67 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.17 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.66 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.69 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.49 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.6 $ | 99.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98.3 $ | 152 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.4 $ | 8.04 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 321 $ | 466 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 436 $ | 891 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 335 $ | 618 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 435 $ | 1,617 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 488 $ | 2,736 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 462 $ | 2,013 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 702 $ | 231 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.79 % | 14.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.1 $ | 88.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.67 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Haircut | 5.64 $ | 2.28 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55.2 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.2 $ | 48.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 104 $ | 86.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,802 $ | 3,443 $ |