Cost of living in Accra is very similar to Bamenda (without rent).
Rent in Accra is 15% more expensive than in Bamenda.
Cost of living including rent in Accra is 5% higher than in Bamenda.
Food in Accra is 10% cheaper than in Bamenda.
Transport in Accra is 184% more expensive than in Bamenda.
| Accra | Bamenda | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Accra | Bamenda | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 48.9 $ | 112 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.89 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.63 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.68 $ | 0.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.93 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.51 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.24 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.9 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.78 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.3 $ | 5.54 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.18 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.58 $ | 3.05 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.7 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.14 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.5 $ | 6.75 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.9 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.75 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.97 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.99 $ | 1.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.3 $ | 92.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50 $ | 144 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
48.5 $ | 23.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 105 $ | 114 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 324 $ | 227 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 568 $ | 163 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,439 $ | 433 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,620 $ | 1,963 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 934 $ | 627 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 179 $ | 243 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 24.39 % | 18.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.8 $ | 35.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.01 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Haircut | 2.42 $ | 8.81 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 33.7 $ | 133 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.3 $ | 73.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 57.3 $ | 447 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,479 $ | 3,149 $ |