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
Markets
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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) €67.00
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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