Cost of living in Bouake is 37% higher than in Kampala (without rent).
Rent in Bouake is 70% more expensive than in Kampala.
Cost of living including rent in Bouake is 51% higher than in Kampala.
Food in Bouake is 31% more expensive than in Kampala.
Transport in Bouake is 28% more expensive than in Kampala.
| Bouake | Kampala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bouake | Kampala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.39 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 51 $ | 27.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.5 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.8 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.48 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.65 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.2 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.09 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.4 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.56 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.23 $ | 2.73 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.94 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.6 $ | 45.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.46 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ | 2.68 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.4 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.65 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.81 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.29 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.51 $ | 1.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 26.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
174 $ | 40.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.8 $ | 68.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 274 $ | 209 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 914 $ | 426 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 752 $ | 270 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,662 $ | 927 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,124 $ | 1,164 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,277 $ | 876 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 200 $ | 184 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.47 % | 22.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 67.7 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.53 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Haircut | 9.35 $ | 6.36 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.4 $ | 34 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.8 $ | 17.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 168 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,102 $ | 4,412 $ |