Cost of living in Brazzaville is 7% lower than in Banjul (without rent).
Rent in Brazzaville is 98% more expensive than in Banjul.
Cost of living including rent in Brazzaville is 21% higher than in Banjul.
Food in Brazzaville is 22% cheaper than in Banjul.
Transport in Brazzaville is 284% more expensive than in Banjul.
| Brazzaville | Banjul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Brazzaville | Banjul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.55 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.5 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.78 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.9 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.58 $ | 1.73 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.73 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.91 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.27 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.96 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.8 $ | 1.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.42 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.2 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.07 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.51 $ | 6.22 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.58 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.03 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.25 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.5 $ | 20.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.2 $ | 49 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 170 $ | 49.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 365 $ | 147 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 260 $ | 92.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 576 $ | 231 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,630 $ | 1,438 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 922 $ | 1,148 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 430 $ | 58.2 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.32 % | 10.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.48 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Haircut | 4.6 $ | 3.71 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.2 $ | 99.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30.7 $ | 56.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 120 $ | 84.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,772 $ | 2,950 $ |