Cost of living
Sao Tome and Principe compared to Belarus
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Overview comparison
Sao Tome and PrincipeBelarus
Consumer prices in Belarus are roughly 21% higher than in Sao Tome and Principe.
Cost of living
| Item | Sao Tome and Principe | Belarus |
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| Total with rent one person | 842 | 550 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,614 | 1,469 |
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| Without rent one person | 690 | 371 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,794 | 1,234 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 227.45 | 220.2 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 675.07 | 398.01 |
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| Food person | 511 | 242 |
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| Food family | 1,247 | 582 |
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| Transport person | 42.34 | 34.15 |
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| Transport family | 115.07 | 91.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.75 years | 81.79 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sao Tome and Principe | Belarus |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.32 | 6.54 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 40.79 | 23.02 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.38 | 3.88 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 | 1.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.88 | 1.88 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.12 | 0.72 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sao Tome and Principe | Belarus |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 291.05 | 333.69 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 211.36 | 153.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 532.68 | 593.08 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 506.62 | 260.97 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.62 | 27.01 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.93 | 55.11 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 24.94 | 11.45 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sao Tome and Principe | Belarus |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.73 | 12.65 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,322 | 1,306 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 269 | 839 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 | 0.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 54.71% | 11.03% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.04 | 3.22 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 0.76 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sao Tome and Principe | Belarus |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 0.67 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.03 | 0.46 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.68 | 1.31 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.88 | 5.87 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.64 | 3 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 27.96 | 7.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.24 | 1.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Sao Tome and Principe | Belarus |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.37 | 27.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 19.56 | 4.16 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.75 | 9.5 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.53 | 3.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 35.04 | 60.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 63.64 | 92.74 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 118.82 | 284.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,893 | 9,852 |
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