Cost of living
Luena compared to Benguela
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Overview comparison
LuenaBenguela
Consumer prices in Benguela are roughly 8% higher than in Luena.
Cost of living
| Item | Luena | Benguela |
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| Total with rent one person | 768 | 843 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,422 | 1,810 |
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| Without rent one person | 389 | 300 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,165 | 1,377 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 323.46 | 443.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 944.37 | 575.78 |
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| Food person | 208 | 231 |
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| Food family | 756 | 524 |
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| Transport person | 53.22 | 71.96 |
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| Transport family | 167.61 | 188.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.9 years | 71.86 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Luena | Benguela |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.35 | 3.84 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 45.71 | 27.84 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.14 | 4.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 | 1.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.11 | 2.73 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.94 | 1.66 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Luena | Benguela |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 406.57 | 259.61 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 151.78 | 189.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 943.79 | 609.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 928.21 | 271.73 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.88 | 52.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.3 | 94.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 95.03 | 123.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | Luena | Benguela |
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| Local transport ticket | 27.54 | 27.14 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 10,680 | 13,847 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,177 | 3,092 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 | 0.83 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.93% | 40.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.54 | 11.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.22 | 0.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Luena | Benguela |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 0.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.72 | 0.37 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.87 | 1.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.35 | 11.17 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.94 | 4.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.85 | 10.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.09 | 1.1 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Luena | Benguela |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.48 | 45.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.23 | 1.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.4 | 26.16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.66 | 2.66 |
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| Brand Jeans | 76 | 32.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 111.44 | 70.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 493.88 | 631.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,513 | 12,829 |
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