Cost of living in Banjul is 14% lower than in El-Obeid (without rent).
Rent in Banjul is 70% cheaper than in El-Obeid.
Cost of living including rent in Banjul is 42% lower than in El-Obeid.
Food in Banjul is 10% cheaper than in El-Obeid.
Transport in Banjul is 69% cheaper than in El-Obeid.
| Banjul | El-Obeid | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Banjul | El-Obeid | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.2 $ | 6.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 61.1 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.55 $ | 7.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.43 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.16 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.73 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.94 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.52 $ | 9.88 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 7.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.25 $ | 6.83 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.36 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.55 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.78 $ | 1.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.54 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.22 $ | 10.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.5 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.42 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.83 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.28 $ | 1.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
20.3 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
31.2 $ | 44.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49 $ | 53.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 49.5 $ | 281 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 147 $ | 495 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 92.1 $ | 614 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 231 $ | 1,111 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,438 $ | 1,096 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,148 $ | 775 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 58.2 $ | 196 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.21 % | 21.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.5 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.63 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Haircut | 3.71 $ | 3.82 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.6 $ | 67 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.3 $ | 27.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 84.4 $ | 62.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,950 $ | 2,017 $ |