Cost of living in Asmara is 39% lower than in Yamoussoukro (without rent).
Rent in Asmara is 58% cheaper than in Yamoussoukro.
Cost of living including rent in Asmara is 49% lower than in Yamoussoukro.
Food in Asmara is 33% cheaper than in Yamoussoukro.
Transport in Asmara is 47% cheaper than in Yamoussoukro.
| Asmara | Yamoussoukro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Asmara | Yamoussoukro | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.97 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.6 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.48 $ | 7.34 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.85 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ | 0.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.6 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.48 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.71 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.32 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.48 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.44 $ | 8.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.8 $ | 1.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.4 $ | 46.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.79 $ | 15.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.5 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.24 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.81 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.26 $ | 2.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.4 $ | 113 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.2 $ | 174 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.4 $ | 53.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 150 $ | 276 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 316 $ | 909 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 224 $ | 750 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 494 $ | 1,661 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,574 $ | 2,111 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 850 $ | 1,286 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 397 $ | 200 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.69 % | 11.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.6 $ | 67.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.07 $ | 8.54 $ |
| Haircut | 3.76 $ | 9.29 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.5 $ | 68.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.7 $ | 68 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 81.1 $ | 167 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,898 $ | 3,064 $ |