Cost of living in Abomey is 6% higher than in Tamale (without rent).
Rent in Abomey is 62% more expensive than in Tamale.
Cost of living including rent in Abomey is 25% higher than in Tamale.
Food in Abomey is 22% more expensive than in Tamale.
Transport in Abomey is 49% cheaper than in Tamale.
| Abomey | Tamale | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Abomey | Tamale | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.18 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.6 $ | 39 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.8 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.28 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.72 $ | 0.32 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.26 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.84 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.41 $ | 6.19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.98 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.7 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.2 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.34 $ | 1.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.68 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.42 $ | 26 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.86 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ | 9.56 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.01 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.22 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.03 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.33 $ | 0.99 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 26 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
185 $ | 40.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.9 $ | 39.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 92.4 $ | 75.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 423 $ | 278 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 123 $ | 207 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 253 $ | 676 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,504 $ | 1,609 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 844 $ | 866 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 67.9 $ | 202 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.04 % | 24.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.9 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.55 $ | 8.51 $ |
| Haircut | 9.59 $ | 3.09 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 25.5 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17 $ | 15.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 214 $ | 60.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,261 $ | 6,308 $ |