Cost of living in Boffa is 17% lower than in Kaolack (without rent).
Rent in Boffa is very similar to Kaolack.
Cost of living including rent in Boffa is 8% lower than in Kaolack.
Food in Boffa is 6% cheaper than in Kaolack.
Transport in Boffa is 59% cheaper than in Kaolack.
| Boffa | Kaolack | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Boffa | Kaolack | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.06 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.1 $ | 61.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 9.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.66 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.56 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.57 $ | 1.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.24 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.21 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.6 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.35 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 9.17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.6 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.07 $ | 1.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.37 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27 $ | 25 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.04 $ | 29.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.4 $ | 36.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.5 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.49 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.15 $ | 2.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.3 $ | 80.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
88.7 $ | 50 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 307 $ | 302 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 932 $ | 900 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 557 $ | 683 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,986 $ | 2,790 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 277 $ | 2,460 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 391 $ | 1,404 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,998 $ | 381 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.05 % | 8.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.8 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.03 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Haircut | 7.08 $ | 10.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.8 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.6 $ | 60.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,498 $ | 255 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,322 $ | 6,978 $ |