Cost of living in Bafata is 12% higher than in Kassala (without rent).
Rent in Bafata is 31% cheaper than in Kassala.
Cost of living including rent in Bafata is 12% lower than in Kassala.
Food in Bafata is 24% more expensive than in Kassala.
Transport in Bafata is 64% cheaper than in Kassala.
| Bafata | Kassala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Bafata | Kassala | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 6.2 $ | 6.46 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.7 $ | 30.3 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.05 $ | 7.37 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 1.98 $ | 
| Capuccino | 2.35 $ | 3.03 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 1.35 $ | 0.62 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 $ | 1.86 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.02 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.68 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.58 $ | 3.35 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 8.25 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 7.35 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 6.78 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.67 $ | 5.57 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.14 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.25 $ | 2.01 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.34 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 0.93 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 0.43 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.18 $ | 2.61 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.22 $ | 3.39 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 0.99 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 1.51 $ | 2.47 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.51 $ | 0.69 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12 $ | 18.7 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 1.37 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.21 $ | 11 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.8 $ | 15.6 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.41 $ | 3.89 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.83 $ | 4.87 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 1.55 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ | 1.29 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 62.9 $ | 28.8 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 95.9 $ | 43.7 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 39.3 $ | 52.9 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 249 $ | 409 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 536 $ | 705 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 439 $ | 771 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 675 $ | 1,325 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,706 $ | 1,085 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,433 $ | 783 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 390 $ | 193 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.64 % | 21.05 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.9 $ | 22.8 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.71 $ | 6.67 $ | 
| Haircut | 3.75 $ | 3.85 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.5 $ | 67 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.5 $ | 27.5 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 85.1 $ | 62.8 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,958 $ | 2,048 $ |