Cost of living in Sao Tome and Principe compared to India
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| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in India | ||||
| Sao Tome and Principe | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨330 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨309 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨161 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨54 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨85 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨43 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨218 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨171 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨30 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨152 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨748 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨87 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨38 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in India | ||||
| Sao Tome and Principe | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨53,333 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨29,394 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,599 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨25,149 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,172 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨4,157 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨691 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,632 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,651 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨383 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨526 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in India | ||||
| Sao Tome and Principe | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,644 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,460 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,963 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,981 | - | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Sao Tome and Principe is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sao Tome and Principe | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,037,910 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨106 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000,000 Dobra (₨3,834) | ₨1,110 | + 246% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in India | ||||
| Sao Tome and Principe | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨126 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨254 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨889 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨328 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨195 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨223 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨159 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨78 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨379 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in India | ||||
| Sao Tome and Principe | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,347 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨680 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,588 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,676 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨671 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨187 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨175 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨44,424 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨0.95 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,684 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨236 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,456 prices entered by 949 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sao Tome and Principe is 59% more expensive than in India
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