Cost of living in Derna is 36% lower than in Ashaiman (without rent).
Rent in Derna is 5% more expensive than in Ashaiman.
Cost of living including rent in Derna is 25% lower than in Ashaiman.
Food in Derna is 44% cheaper than in Ashaiman.
Transport in Derna is 34% cheaper than in Ashaiman.
| Derna | Ashaiman | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Derna | Ashaiman | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.95 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.9 $ | 49.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.41 $ | 6.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.74 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ | 0.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.33 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.35 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.88 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.86 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.59 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.53 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.01 $ | 5.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.76 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.65 $ | 1.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.97 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.2 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.55 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.9 $ | 10.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.1 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.96 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.34 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.75 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.86 $ | 1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.1 $ | 32.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.8 $ | 49.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
39.3 $ | 48.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 93.9 $ | 55.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 198 $ | 147 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 160 $ | 128 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 351 $ | 1,286 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 525 $ | 1,585 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 226 $ | 847 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 318 $ | 213 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 23.25 % | 24.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.6 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.23 $ | 9.01 $ |
| Haircut | 1.51 $ | 2.53 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 52.6 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29 $ | 15.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 63.7 $ | 57.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,396 $ | 6,377 $ |