Cost of living in Zomba is 13% lower than in Walvis Bay (without rent).
Rent in Zomba is 56% cheaper than in Walvis Bay.
Cost of living including rent in Zomba is 37% lower than in Walvis Bay.
Food in Zomba is 20% cheaper than in Walvis Bay.
Transport in Zomba is 68% more expensive than in Walvis Bay.
| Zomba | Walvis Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Zomba | Walvis Bay | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.18 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.1 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.56 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.1 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.88 $ | 0.52 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.51 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.51 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.33 $ | 8.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.12 $ | 5.91 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.79 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.03 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.01 $ | 2.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.25 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.5 $ | 23.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.28 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ | 7.79 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.9 $ | 17 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.6 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.7 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.73 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.7 $ | 1.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.8 $ | 63.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.6 $ | 98.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.8 $ | 52.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 120 $ | 321 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 272 $ | 436 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 205 $ | 335 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 444 $ | 435 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 10,468 $ | 488 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 429 $ | 462 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 551 $ | 702 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.7 % | 9.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.8 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.83 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Haircut | 3.04 $ | 5.64 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.5 $ | 55.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.6 $ | 50.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 366 $ | 104 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 866 $ | 2,802 $ |