Cost of living in Chingola is 30% lower than in Ouagadougou (without rent).
Rent in Chingola is 89% more expensive than in Ouagadougou.
Cost of living including rent in Chingola is 25% higher than in Ouagadougou.
Food in Chingola is 24% cheaper than in Ouagadougou.
Transport in Chingola is 33% cheaper than in Ouagadougou.
| Chingola | Ouagadougou | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chingola | Ouagadougou | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.4 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.8 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.75 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.45 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.01 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.71 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.01 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.73 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.45 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.13 $ | 1.55 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.55 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.2 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.71 $ | 5.81 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.8 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.53 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.56 $ | 5.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.26 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.16 $ | 4.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23 $ | 73 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.1 $ | 112 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.3 $ | 50.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 709 $ | 224 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 640 $ | 464 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 484 $ | 395 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 330 $ | 641 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,944 $ | 225 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 11,389 $ | 905 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 83.5 $ | 592 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.16 % | 12.62 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7.52 $ | 41 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.53 $ | 6.87 $ |
| Haircut | 4.72 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 37.6 $ | 62.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.2 $ | 26.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 178 $ | 127 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,871 $ | 15,640 $ |