Cost of living in Brikama is 20% lower than in El-Obeid (without rent).
Rent in Brikama is 45% cheaper than in El-Obeid.
Cost of living including rent in Brikama is 33% lower than in El-Obeid.
Food in Brikama is 10% cheaper than in El-Obeid.
Transport in Brikama is 63% cheaper than in El-Obeid.
| Brikama | El-Obeid | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Brikama | El-Obeid | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.69 $ | 6.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 60.9 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.51 $ | 7.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.43 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.17 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.73 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.92 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.61 $ | 9.88 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.96 $ | 7.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.18 $ | 6.83 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.35 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.31 $ | 1.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.58 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.06 $ | 10.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.6 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.36 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.82 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.26 $ | 1.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.8 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95.3 $ | 44.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.4 $ | 53.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 132 $ | 281 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 147 $ | 495 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 92.4 $ | 614 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 290 $ | 1,111 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,461 $ | 1,096 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,158 $ | 775 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 57.8 $ | 196 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.13 % | 21.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.5 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.63 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Haircut | 3.74 $ | 3.82 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 32.8 $ | 67 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.9 $ | 27.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 83.1 $ | 62.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,965 $ | 2,017 $ |