Cost of living in Welkom is very similar to Tete (without rent).
Rent in Welkom is 13% cheaper than in Tete.
Cost of living including rent in Welkom is 7% lower than in Tete.
Food in Welkom is very similar to Tete.
Transport in Welkom is 18% cheaper than in Tete.
| Welkom | Tete | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Welkom | Tete | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.5 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.5 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.44 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.02 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.46 $ | 0.78 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.24 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.57 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.39 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.04 $ | 6.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.73 $ | 8.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.9 $ | 2.48 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.07 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.7 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.86 $ | 16.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23 $ | 27.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.93 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.42 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.63 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.12 $ | 1.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
69.2 $ | 52.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
106 $ | 81.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.9 $ | 45.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 318 $ | 365 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 756 $ | 498 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 282 $ | 460 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 705 $ | 736 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 816 $ | 3,460 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 701 $ | 2,458 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,324 $ | 316 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.44 % | 17.7 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.6 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.67 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Haircut | 5.63 $ | 4.08 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.6 $ | 59 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50 $ | 30 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 220 $ | 269 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,846 $ | 5,500 $ |