Cost of living in Damaturu is 57% lower than in Rufisque (without rent).
Rent in Damaturu is 44% cheaper than in Rufisque.
Cost of living including rent in Damaturu is 50% lower than in Rufisque.
Food in Damaturu is 54% cheaper than in Rufisque.
Transport in Damaturu is 68% cheaper than in Rufisque.
| Damaturu | Rufisque | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Damaturu | Rufisque | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.78 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.9 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.58 $ | 9.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.76 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.39 $ | 1.17 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.26 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.69 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.14 $ | 9.14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.54 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.03 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.91 $ | 1.49 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.57 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.44 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.93 $ | 29.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 3.97 $ | 36.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.31 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.16 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.65 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.5 $ | 2.19 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
10 $ | 80.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.4 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22 $ | 49.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 286 $ | 298 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 476 $ | 884 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 201 $ | 825 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 915 $ | 2,784 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,785 $ | 2,495 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,354 $ | 1,422 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 112 $ | 377 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.68 % | 8.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.5 $ | 65.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.55 $ | 8.31 $ |
| Haircut | 1.39 $ | 10.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 58.6 $ | 83.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16.2 $ | 60.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 97.2 $ | 255 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,459 $ | 6,965 $ |