Cost of living in Bechar is 51% lower than in Bouake (without rent).
Rent in Bechar is 69% cheaper than in Bouake.
Cost of living including rent in Bechar is 60% lower than in Bouake.
Food in Bechar is 45% cheaper than in Bouake.
Transport in Bechar is 87% cheaper than in Bouake.
| Bechar | Bouake | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bechar | Bouake | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.72 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.2 $ | 51 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.92 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.59 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.8 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.17 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.35 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.51 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 8.09 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.6 $ | 8.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.21 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.67 $ | 8.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.11 $ | 1.23 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.7 $ | 46.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.34 $ | 15.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.9 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.31 $ | 6.65 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.58 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.09 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2 $ | 2.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.7 $ | 113 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.9 $ | 174 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.1 $ | 53.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 111 $ | 274 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 174 $ | 914 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 168 $ | 752 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 294 $ | 1,662 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,483 $ | 2,124 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 820 $ | 1,277 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 223 $ | 200 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.61 % | 11.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.9 $ | 67.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.94 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Haircut | 2.08 $ | 9.35 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.8 $ | 67.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.1 $ | 67.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 48.4 $ | 168 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,830 $ | 3,102 $ |