In Sao Tome, Sao Tome And Principe, a single person typically needs around $878 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2258 monthly.
Overall living costs in Sao Tome are 6% cheaper than the European benchmark.
Sao Tome is 12% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Sao Tome is, on average, 79% lower than in Columbus.
Sao Tome is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary driver of costs in Sao Tome is the higher price of food, which impacts overall living expenses.
Food prices in Sao Tome are 48% higher than the European benchmark.
Public transport in Sao Tome is 52% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 19.1 $ |
| Dinner | 33.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.79 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.98 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.81 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.49 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.19 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.34 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 48 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.88 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 17.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.85 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.29 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 40 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 61 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 26.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 195 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 496 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 296 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 628 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,459 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 231 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 267 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.39% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 19.9 $ |
| Haircut | 4.34 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 12 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,719 $ |