Cost of living in Banamba is 31% lower than in Porto-Novo (without rent).
Rent in Banamba is 29% cheaper than in Porto-Novo.
Cost of living including rent in Banamba is 30% lower than in Porto-Novo.
Food in Banamba is 25% cheaper than in Porto-Novo.
Transport in Banamba is 67% cheaper than in Porto-Novo.
| Banamba | Porto-Novo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Banamba | Porto-Novo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.11 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.8 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.53 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.82 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.5 $ | 0.7 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.61 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.52 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.81 $ | 6.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.27 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.5 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.36 $ | 9.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.83 $ | 2.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.8 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.04 $ | 15.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.7 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.41 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.86 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.26 $ | 2.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37 $ | 120 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.3 $ | 186 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.6 $ | 52.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 145 $ | 127 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 296 $ | 305 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 211 $ | 198 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 448 $ | 500 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,499 $ | 1,501 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 833 $ | 836 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 387 $ | 105 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.52 % | 5.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.6 $ | 46.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.09 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Haircut | 3.75 $ | 9.58 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.7 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.3 $ | 23.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 84.9 $ | 213 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,943 $ | 6,171 $ |