Cost of living in Berberati is 43% lower than in Buea (without rent).
Rent in Berberati is 22% more expensive than in Buea.
Cost of living including rent in Berberati is 25% lower than in Buea.
Food in Berberati is 44% cheaper than in Buea.
Transport in Berberati is 29% cheaper than in Buea.
| Berberati | Buea | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Berberati | Buea | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.93 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.6 $ | 119 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.41 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.79 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ | 1.3 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.58 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.49 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.66 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.33 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.46 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.3 $ | 7.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.78 $ | 0.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.6 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.86 $ | 7.24 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.6 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.28 $ | 8.65 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.8 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.25 $ | 1.78 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.5 $ | 98.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.6 $ | 151 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.1 $ | 34 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 143 $ | 45.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 292 $ | 160 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 205 $ | 61.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 449 $ | 152 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,516 $ | 1,969 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 814 $ | 345 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 385 $ | 182 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.7 % | 19.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.2 $ | 17 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.01 $ | 8.57 $ |
| Haircut | 3.61 $ | 9.17 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.1 $ | 137 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.5 $ | 25.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 75 $ | 42.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,762 $ | 3,365 $ |