Cost of living in Manase

In Manase, Samoa, a family of four typically needs around $2781 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $661 monthly.

How expensive is Manase compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Manase are 40% cheaper than the European benchmark.

How does Manase compare to your city?

Manase is 71% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Manase is, on average, 90% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Manase?

Who is Manase a good fit for?

Manase is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Manase so expensive?

Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, significantly influence the overall expense in Manase. This makes it less accessible for some residents.

Is food expensive in Manase?

Food costs in Manase are 14% lower than the European benchmark. This makes dining more affordable for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Manase?

Public transport in Manase is 59% lower than the European benchmark. This offers significant savings for daily commuters.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
661 $
Without Rent
409 $
Rent & Utilities
252 $
Food
320 $
Transport
25 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
433 $
GDP per Capita
4,139 $
Freedom Index
6.20
Lifespan
73 years
Speak English
50%
Population
161.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 4.17 $
Dinner 74.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.97 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.44 $
Capuccino 1.64 $
Coke, 330ml 2.18 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.82 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 0.71 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.19 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.79 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.22 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.37 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.47 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.17 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.29 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.58 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.21 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.08 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.65 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.39 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 7.75 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.4 $
Cigarette pack 2.86 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.52 $
Monthly Pass 20.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.09 $
Taxi, 8 km 7.64 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 21.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 4.22 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.17 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.58 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.31 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 42 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 65 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 25.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 170 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,734 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 241 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 480 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,406 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 883 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 433 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.79%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 23.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.73 $
Haircut 4.82 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 69.9 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 46.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 15 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,411 $

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