Cost of living
Walvis Bay compared to Erongo Region
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Overview comparison
Walvis BayErongo Region
Consumer prices in Erongo Region are roughly 32% higher than in Walvis Bay.
Cost of living
| Item | Walvis Bay | Erongo Region |
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| Total with rent one person | 820 | 858 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,530 | 2,394 |
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| Without rent one person | 332 | 439 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,026 | 1,156 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 450.19 | 366.08 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 633.47 | 1,040.54 |
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| Food person | 312 | 362 |
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| Food family | 732 | 962 |
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| Transport person | 27.57 | 61.58 |
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| Transport family | 78.59 | 129.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.41 years | 65.25 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Walvis Bay | Erongo Region |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.29 | 9.37 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.36 | 43.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.93 | 4.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 | 2.04 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.69 | 2.09 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.5 | 1.23 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Walvis Bay | Erongo Region |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 406.72 | 429.95 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 268.99 | 284.03 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 435.36 | 1,184.08 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 442.29 | 976.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.14 | 55.99 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 115.48 | 67.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.62 | 65.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Walvis Bay | Erongo Region |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.4 | 9.78 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 471 | 794 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 551 | 965 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 | 0.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.13% | 33.9% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.78 | 7.81 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Walvis Bay | Erongo Region |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.28 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.71 | 0.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.81 | 4.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.39 | 6.53 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.25 | 5.96 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.41 | 6.06 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 | 1.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.93 |
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Other
| Item | Walvis Bay | Erongo Region |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.25 | 29.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.22 | 3.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.47 | 33.66 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.49 | 9.63 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.65 | 51.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 63.33 | 80.68 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 91.18 | 188.86 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,356 | 4,968 |
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