Cost of Living in Sao Tome And Principe

Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 25.00 €
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 33.71 € 22.00-50.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 7.53 € 5.06-10.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 1.52 € 1.43-2.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.63 € 1.60-1.80
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 2.12 € 2.00-2.25
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1.64 € 1.43-2.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 0.87 € 0.75-1.00
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.38 € 1.20-1.50
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.21 € 0.50-1.70
White Rice (1 lb) 0.79 € 0.42-1.13
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.01 € 2.02-4.58
Local Cheese (1 lb) 7.84 € 6.80-9.07
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 7.94 € 6.80-9.07
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 8.60 € 4.07-11.34
Apples (1 lb) 1.52 € 0.93-2.27
Bananas (1 lb) 0.49 € 0.45-0.56
Oranges (1 lb) 1.46 € 1.20-1.81
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.40 € 1.13-1.59
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.17 € 0.91-1.48
Onions (1 lb) 0.96 € 0.45-1.30
Lettuce (1 Head) 0.47 € 0.20-0.70
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.67 € 0.82-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 7.06 € 6.13-8.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.23 € 1.00-1.43
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.41 € 1.20-1.63
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 2.00 € 2.00-2.04
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.22 € 0.92-1.23
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ?
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) ?
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.63 €
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 12.20 €
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.52 € 1.20-1.63
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) ?
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) ?
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 204.18 €
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 22.46 € 18.38-30.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 61.63 € 61.25-62.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 30.29 € 28.58-32.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 22.71 € 20.42-25.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 18.00 €
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 204.18 €
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 1,960.08 €
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) ?
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) ?
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) ?
Men's Leather Business Shoes 16.40 €
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 254.45 € 163.34-300.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 174.17 € 122.51-200.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 505.84 € 367.52-750.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 395.28 € 285.85-600.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 151.75 €
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 94.84 €
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 388.75 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 7.38

Prices in Sao Tome And Principe

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