Cost of living
Simbu compared to Eastern Highlands
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Overview comparison
SimbuEastern Highlands
Consumer prices in Eastern Highlands are roughly 2% higher than in Simbu.
Cost of living
| Item | Simbu | Eastern Highlands |
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| Total with rent one person | 606 | 530 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,481 | 1,327 |
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| Without rent one person | 330 | 311 |
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| Without rent one family | 792 | 1,034 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 276.47 | 212.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 381.28 | 506.95 |
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| Food person | 212 | 239 |
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| Food family | 640 | 575 |
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| Transport person | 25.88 | 19.68 |
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| Transport family | 57.81 | 65.73 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.16 years | 79.53 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Simbu | Eastern Highlands |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.25 | 3.83 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.36 | 27.49 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.14 | 4.54 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 | 2.08 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.55 | 2.23 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.58 | 0.69 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Simbu | Eastern Highlands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 238.68 | 247.88 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 140.6 | 137.04 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 499.51 | 545.73 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 349.03 | 321.99 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.92 | 37.36 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.68 | 61.4 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.37 | 25.2 |
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Transportation
| Item | Simbu | Eastern Highlands |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.5 | 11.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,293 | 1,472 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 756 | 744 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 | 0.49 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.68% | 14.56% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.32 | 7.48 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.1 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Simbu | Eastern Highlands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 | 1.32 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.83 | 0.9 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.87 | 1.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.07 | 7.99 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.16 | 3.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.21 | 7.29 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.34 | 1.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | Simbu | Eastern Highlands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.5 | 21.43 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.87 | 4.01 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.06 | 19.37 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.93 | 3.7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.27 | 31.57 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.41 | 76.99 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 103.73 | 143.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,447 | 4,419 |
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