Cost of living in Awka is 25% lower than in El-Obeid (without rent).
Rent in Awka is 24% more expensive than in El-Obeid.
Cost of living including rent in Awka is very similar to El-Obeid.
Food in Awka is 27% cheaper than in El-Obeid.
Transport in Awka is 28% cheaper than in El-Obeid.
| Awka | El-Obeid | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Awka | El-Obeid | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.34 $ | 6.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.9 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.32 $ | 7.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.63 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.78 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.97 $ | 9.88 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.72 $ | 7.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.09 $ | 6.83 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.56 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.29 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.33 $ | 1.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.37 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.6 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.66 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.1 $ | 10.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 6.31 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.67 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.63 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.57 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.51 $ | 1.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.1 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.8 $ | 44.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35 $ | 53.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 461 $ | 281 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 645 $ | 495 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 561 $ | 614 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,460 $ | 1,111 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 635 $ | 1,096 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 909 $ | 775 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 99.5 $ | 196 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 17.32 % | 21.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.2 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.61 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Haircut | 1.47 $ | 3.82 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.7 $ | 67 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.3 $ | 27.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 171 $ | 62.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,675 $ | 2,017 $ |