Cost of living in Abengourou is 20% higher than in Soweto (without rent).
Rent in Abengourou is 6% cheaper than in Soweto.
Cost of living including rent in Abengourou is 5% higher than in Soweto.
Food in Abengourou is 37% more expensive than in Soweto.
Transport in Abengourou is 40% cheaper than in Soweto.
| Abengourou | Soweto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Abengourou | Soweto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.41 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 51.4 $ | 28 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.49 $ | 2 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.79 $ | 1.01 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.47 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.23 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 7.79 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.06 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.43 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.7 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.55 $ | 7.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.24 $ | 2.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.94 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.5 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.45 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ | 8.62 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.6 $ | 22 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.67 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.78 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.28 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.51 $ | 0.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 61.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
173 $ | 92.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.6 $ | 35.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 272 $ | 368 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 902 $ | 421 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 742 $ | 883 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,642 $ | 544 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,129 $ | 917 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,284 $ | 735 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 199 $ | 1,724 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.52 % | 11.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 68.5 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.48 $ | 6.19 $ |
| Haircut | 9.25 $ | 3.15 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.5 $ | 74.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.8 $ | 50.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 167 $ | 216 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,100 $ | 4,830 $ |