Cost of living in Atakpame is 6% lower than in Assomada (without rent).
Rent in Atakpame is 37% cheaper than in Assomada.
Cost of living including rent in Atakpame is 22% lower than in Assomada.
Food in Atakpame is very similar to Assomada.
Transport in Atakpame is 35% cheaper than in Assomada.
| Atakpame | Assomada | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Atakpame | Assomada | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.05 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.7 $ | 34 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.13 $ | 5.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.84 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.88 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.28 $ | 1.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.06 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.77 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.48 $ | 9.81 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.7 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.29 $ | 7.42 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.82 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.98 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.64 $ | 8.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.94 $ | 3.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.6 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.3 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.31 $ | 18.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.9 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.05 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.1 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.59 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.98 $ | 1.4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
88.9 $ | 96.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
136 $ | 151 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56 $ | 47 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 102 $ | 257 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 336 $ | 482 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 231 $ | 410 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 424 $ | 673 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,199 $ | 994 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 441 $ | 914 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 557 $ | 205 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.04 % | 9.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.4 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.35 $ | 5.61 $ |
| Haircut | 3.03 $ | 2.51 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 31.7 $ | 73.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.3 $ | 34.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 110 $ | 78.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,868 $ | 3,085 $ |