Cost of living comparison
Uzbekistan is 53.7% more expensive than Sao Tome and Principe overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 69.2% less in Uzbekistan
- Groceries
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pay 48.4% less in Uzbekistan
- Transportation
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pay 35.7% less in Uzbekistan
- Housing
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pay 49.1% more in Uzbekistan
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 11.8% less in Uzbekistan
- Clothing
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pay 5.4 times more in Uzbekistan
The cost of clothing and housing in Uzbekistan are more expensive than in Sao Tome and Principe. Expenses including restaurants, groceries, transportation, and entertainment and sports are lower in Uzbekistan. Notably, clothing is significantly more expensive in Uzbekistan.
If you lived in Uzbekistan instead of Sao Tome and Principe, you would:
pay 69.2% less for restaurants
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Sao Tome and Principe
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Uzbekistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.76
STD417,914
|
$4.55
UZS58,460.14
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.11
STD202,987
|
$3.99
UZS51,280.10
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.76
STD39,244
|
$0.56
UZS7,167.64
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.07
STD23,881
|
$0.25
UZS3,175.40
|
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pay 48.4% less for groceries
|
Sao Tome and Principe
|
Uzbekistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.95
STD21,104
|
$0.40
UZS5,074.93
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$9.38
STD208,957
|
$3.57
UZS45,870.41
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.73
STD105,465
|
$4.13
UZS53,032.23
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.92
STD87,436
|
$1.65
UZS21,210.89
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$8.51
STD189,563
|
$1.75
UZS22,487.34
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.46
STD32,496
|
$0.57
UZS7,380.33
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.49
STD10,832
|
$0.77
UZS9,847.52
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.70
STD37,913
|
$0.96
UZS12,352.45
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.46
STD32,496
|
$0.65
UZS8,303.84
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.09
STD24,372
|
$0.22
UZS2,760.05
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.85
STD18,956
|
$0.17
UZS2,221.93
|
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pay 35.7% less for transportation
|
Sao Tome and Principe
|
Uzbekistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.74
STD127,914
|
$3.69
UZS47,354.06
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$6.91
UZS88,729.76
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$18,473.32
UZS237,130,062.04
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$2.69
UZS34,581.82
|
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pay 49.1% more for housing
|
Sao Tome and Principe
|
Uzbekistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$12.72
UZS163,309.23
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$321.53
STD7,164,243
|
$489.90
UZS6,288,496.04
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$214.35
STD4,776,162
|
$312.70
UZS4,013,966.83
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$29.11
UZS373,619.44
|
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Sao Tome and Principe
|
Uzbekistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$205.10
UZS2,632,726.36
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$7,070.48
UZS90,759,217.98
|
pay 11.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Sao Tome and Principe
|
Uzbekistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.09
STD24,239
|
$1.17
UZS14,969.24
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.61
STD35,821
|
$1.72
UZS22,130.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.14
STD47,762
|
$1.78
UZS22,815.85
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$34.30
STD764,186
|
$43.03
UZS552,367.92
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$19.29
STD429,855
|
$3.47
UZS44,565.26
|
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pay 5.4 times more for clothing
|
Sao Tome and Principe
|
Uzbekistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$32.61
UZS418,573.32
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$47.09
UZS604,501.15
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$86.06
UZS1,104,704.52
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$17.58
STD391,645
|
$94.57
UZS1,213,882.97
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