Cost of living
Xai-Xai compared to Sofala
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Overview comparison
Xai-XaiSofala
Consumer prices in Sofala are roughly 7% higher than in Xai-Xai.
Cost of living
| Item | Xai-Xai | Sofala |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,221 | 1,223 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,909 | 3,437 |
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| Without rent one person | 472 | 695 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,390 | 1,783 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 500.78 | 603.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,139.52 | 1,022.42 |
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| Food person | 314 | 296 |
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| Food family | 865 | 959 |
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| Transport person | 72.7 | 141.68 |
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| Transport family | 201.71 | 520.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.93 years | 67.66 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Xai-Xai | Sofala |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.73 | 10.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 62.8 | 52.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.93 | 12.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 | 1.26 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.65 | 2.48 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.1 | 1.23 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Xai-Xai | Sofala |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 477.03 | 810.18 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 358.24 | 221.19 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,434.15 | 1,906.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 697.56 | 971.35 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.31 | 45.24 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.65 | 55.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 131.65 | 134.54 |
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Transportation
| Item | Xai-Xai | Sofala |
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| Local transport ticket | 19.49 | 23.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,349 | 3,192 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,532 | 2,362 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.25 | 0.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12% | 13.18% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 31.13 | 35.03 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.36 | 1.27 |
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Groceries
| Item | Xai-Xai | Sofala |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 | 1.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.18 | 1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.86 | 2.43 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.04 | 15.96 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.05 | 5.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.18 | 6.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.87 | 0.69 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.48 |
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Other
| Item | Xai-Xai | Sofala |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 59.92 | 74.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.55 | 6.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 37.96 | 30.42 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.18 | 8.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.34 | 31.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.18 | 90.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 302.25 | 263.43 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,377 | 6,387 |
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