Cost of living
Me-Zochi compared to Sao Tome
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Overview comparison
Me-ZochiSao Tome
Consumer prices in Sao Tome are roughly 7% higher than in Me-Zochi.
Cost of living
| Item | Me-Zochi | Sao Tome |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,015 | 992 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,464 | 2,287 |
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| Without rent one person | 507 | 632 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,360 | 1,912 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 305.36 | 307.64 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 600.89 | 681 |
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| Food person | 522 | 448 |
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| Food family | 1,043 | 1,360 |
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| Transport person | 39.39 | 40.57 |
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| Transport family | 83.52 | 94.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.49 years | 69.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Me-Zochi | Sao Tome |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.45 | 16.6 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.59 | 29.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.68 | 9.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 | 1.29 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.39 | 1.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.6 | 2.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Me-Zochi | Sao Tome |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 281.97 | 322.61 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 190.41 | 202.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 652.65 | 535.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 577.4 | 603.25 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.3 | 49.03 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.36 | 71.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.84 | 24.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Me-Zochi | Sao Tome |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.12 | 8.78 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,542 | 1,239 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 264 | 213 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.56 | 1.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.03% | 45.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.85 | 6.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.73 | 1.35 |
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Groceries
| Item | Me-Zochi | Sao Tome |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 | 1.39 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.06 | 1.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.47 | 4.36 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.66 | 21.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.73 | 16.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 29.3 | 22.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.03 | 1.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Me-Zochi | Sao Tome |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.86 | 40.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 24.31 | 20.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.19 | 20.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.99 | 4.36 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.59 | 31.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 60.24 | 53.87 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 134.61 | 139.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,457 | 4,252 |
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