Cost of living
Caue compared to Sao Tome
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Overview comparison
CaueSao Tome
Consumer prices in Sao Tome are roughly 14% higher than in Caue.
Cost of living
| Item | Caue | Sao Tome |
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| Total with rent one person | 740 | 992 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,223 | 2,287 |
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| Without rent one person | 576 | 632 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,376 | 1,912 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 272.14 | 307.64 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 569.37 | 681 |
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| Food person | 463 | 448 |
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| Food family | 1,087 | 1,360 |
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| Transport person | 30.39 | 40.57 |
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| Transport family | 97.12 | 94.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 92.59 years | 69.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Caue | Sao Tome |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.77 | 16.6 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.71 | 29.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.5 | 9.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 | 1.29 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.33 | 1.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.81 | 2.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Caue | Sao Tome |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 326.23 | 322.61 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 153.68 | 202.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 504.43 | 535.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 396.29 | 603.25 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.24 | 49.03 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.71 | 71.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.09 | 24.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Caue | Sao Tome |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.85 | 8.78 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,332 | 1,239 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 223 | 213 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 | 1.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 43.61% | 45.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.37 | 6.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.55 | 1.35 |
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Groceries
| Item | Caue | Sao Tome |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 1.39 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.13 | 1.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.59 | 4.36 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 21.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.69 | 16.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.53 | 22.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.04 | 1.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Caue | Sao Tome |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.87 | 40.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 18.97 | 20.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.82 | 20.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.01 | 4.36 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.8 | 31.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 56.14 | 53.87 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 105.92 | 139.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,386 | 4,252 |
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