Cost of living
Sao Tome (Sao Tome and Principe) compared to Lemba
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Overview comparison
Sao Tome (Sao Tome and Principe)Lemba
Consumer prices in Sao Tome (Sao Tome and Principe) are roughly 3% higher than in Lemba.
Cost of living
| Item | Sao Tome (Sao Tome and Principe) | Lemba |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,040 | 818 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,310 | 1,924 |
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| Without rent one person | 545 | 544 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,348 | 1,555 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 334.43 | 260.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 521.89 | 696.53 |
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| Food person | 437 | 485 |
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| Food family | 1,075 | 1,260 |
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| Transport person | 30.22 | 30.49 |
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| Transport family | 104.41 | 90.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.59 years | 72.35 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sao Tome (Sao Tome and Principe) | Lemba |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.2 | 17 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.84 | 35.99 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.49 | 9.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 | 0.99 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.34 | 1.92 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.16 | 1.83 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sao Tome (Sao Tome and Principe) | Lemba |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 289.86 | 277.48 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 194.37 | 174.24 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 510.24 | 594.77 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 552 | 454.37 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.51 | 41.3 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 61.99 | 61.08 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.13 | 31.03 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sao Tome (Sao Tome and Principe) | Lemba |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.84 | 7.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,384 | 1,512 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 213 | 256 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 | 1.48 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 49.63% | 51.98% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.04 | 7.43 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.28 | 1.63 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sao Tome (Sao Tome and Principe) | Lemba |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 | 1.36 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.84 | 0.94 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.46 | 4.57 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.25 | 6.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.88 | 12.43 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 29.89 | 26.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.24 | 1.28 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 0.52 |
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Other
| Item | Sao Tome (Sao Tome and Principe) | Lemba |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.46 | 41.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 18.94 | 23.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.25 | 15.79 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.09 | 4.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.78 | 27.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 54.94 | 53.62 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 117.07 | 130.5 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,138 | 3,640 |
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