Cost of living in Awasa is 16% higher than in Maroua (without rent).
Rent in Awasa is 15% more expensive than in Maroua.
Cost of living including rent in Awasa is 16% higher than in Maroua.
Food in Awasa is 30% more expensive than in Maroua.
Transport in Awasa is 7% more expensive than in Maroua.
| Awasa | Maroua | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Awasa | Maroua | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.75 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.87 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.03 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.69 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.4 $ | 1.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.73 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 5.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.52 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.69 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.94 $ | 5.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.04 $ | 2.56 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.32 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.2 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.32 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.69 $ | 5.99 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.6 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.22 $ | 7.14 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.29 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.54 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.38 $ | 2.04 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98.8 $ | 82.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
155 $ | 127 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.1 $ | 50.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 248 $ | 185 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 507 $ | 360 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 363 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 810 $ | 655 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,386 $ | 1,772 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,475 $ | 569 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 208 $ | 253 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.98 % | 16.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.3 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.66 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Haircut | 2.22 $ | 8.14 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 123 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.8 $ | 65.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 86.3 $ | 361 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,130 $ | 2,727 $ |