Cost of living in Bafata is 9% lower than in Lagos (without rent).
Rent in Bafata is 36% cheaper than in Lagos.
Cost of living including rent in Bafata is 24% lower than in Lagos.
Food in Bafata is 32% more expensive than in Lagos.
Transport in Bafata is 88% cheaper than in Lagos.
| Bafata | Lagos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bafata | Lagos | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.2 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.7 $ | 45.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.05 $ | 6.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.35 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.35 $ | 0.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.58 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 6.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.67 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.25 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.18 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.22 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.51 $ | 1.28 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.51 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.21 $ | 18.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.8 $ | 9.95 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.41 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.83 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ | 0.45 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
62.9 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95.9 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
39.3 $ | 39.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 249 $ | 476 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 536 $ | 1,225 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 439 $ | 810 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 675 $ | 2,211 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,706 $ | 1,328 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,433 $ | 253 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 390 $ | 180 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.64 % | 16.26 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.9 $ | 40.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.71 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Haircut | 3.75 $ | 2.06 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.5 $ | 77.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.5 $ | 21.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 85.1 $ | 82 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,958 $ | 2,307 $ |