Cost of living in Dabou is 19% lower than in Bafoussam (without rent).
Rent in Dabou is 163% more expensive than in Bafoussam.
Cost of living including rent in Dabou is 27% higher than in Bafoussam.
Food in Dabou is 24% cheaper than in Bafoussam.
Transport in Dabou is 5% more expensive than in Bafoussam.
| Dabou | Bafoussam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dabou | Bafoussam | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.4 $ | 8.54 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 50.6 $ | 118 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.7 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.48 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.79 $ | 1.52 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.46 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.19 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.12 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.44 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.44 $ | 8.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.23 $ | 3.39 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.95 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.9 $ | 20.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.45 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.2 $ | 7.26 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.6 $ | 21 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.71 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.76 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.29 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.5 $ | 1.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 99.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
175 $ | 153 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.1 $ | 35.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 272 $ | 60.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 905 $ | 120 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 746 $ | 91.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,654 $ | 253 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,111 $ | 1,962 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,288 $ | 646 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 201 $ | 245 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.53 % | 19.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 68.5 $ | 35.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.56 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Haircut | 9.33 $ | 8.81 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.8 $ | 138 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 68.6 $ | 79.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 168 $ | 514 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,072 $ | 3,343 $ |