Cost of living
Lemba compared to Sao Tome
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Overview comparison
LembaSao Tome
Consumer prices in Sao Tome are roughly 8% higher than in Lemba.
Cost of living
| Item | Lemba | Sao Tome |
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| Total with rent one person | 818 | 992 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,924 | 2,287 |
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| Without rent one person | 544 | 632 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,555 | 1,912 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 260.84 | 307.64 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 696.53 | 681 |
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| Food person | 485 | 448 |
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| Food family | 1,260 | 1,360 |
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| Transport person | 30.49 | 40.57 |
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| Transport family | 90.55 | 94.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.35 years | 69.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lemba | Sao Tome |
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| Lunch Menu | 17 | 16.6 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.99 | 29.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.46 | 9.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 | 1.29 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.92 | 1.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.83 | 2.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lemba | Sao Tome |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 277.48 | 322.61 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 174.24 | 202.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 594.77 | 535.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 454.37 | 603.25 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.3 | 49.03 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 61.08 | 71.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.03 | 24.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lemba | Sao Tome |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.34 | 8.78 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,512 | 1,239 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 256 | 213 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.48 | 1.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 51.98% | 45.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.43 | 6.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.63 | 1.35 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lemba | Sao Tome |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 | 1.39 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.94 | 1.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.57 | 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 | 12.43 | 16.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 26.13 | 22.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.28 | 1.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Lemba | Sao Tome |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.94 | 40.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 23.8 | 20.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.79 | 20.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.51 | 4.36 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.29 | 31.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 53.62 | 53.87 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 130.5 | 139.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,640 | 4,252 |
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