Cost of living in Bamenda is 51% higher than in Port-au-Prince (without rent).
Rent in Bamenda is 2% more expensive than in Port-au-Prince.
Cost of living including rent in Bamenda is 30% higher than in Port-au-Prince.
Food in Bamenda is 57% more expensive than in Port-au-Prince.
Transport in Bamenda is 21% cheaper than in Port-au-Prince.
| Bamenda | Port-au-Prince | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bamenda | Port-au-Prince | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.69 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 112 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.01 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.58 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 0.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.69 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.01 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.5 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.98 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.54 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.67 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.05 $ | 2.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.66 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.6 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.75 $ | 6.38 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.8 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.2 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.12 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.92 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.81 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.9 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 58.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.7 $ | 26.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 114 $ | 157 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 227 $ | 325 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 163 $ | 231 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 433 $ | 504 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,963 $ | 1,541 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 627 $ | 870 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 243 $ | 405 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 18.46 % | 12.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.1 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.18 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Haircut | 8.81 $ | 4.12 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 133 $ | 63.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 73.3 $ | 28.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 447 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,149 $ | 3,402 $ |