Cost of living in Durban is 15% higher than in Abomey (without rent).
Rent in Durban is 62% more expensive than in Abomey.
Cost of living including rent in Durban is 35% higher than in Abomey.
Food in Durban is 9% cheaper than in Abomey.
Transport in Durban is 145% more expensive than in Abomey.
| Durban | Abomey | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Durban | Abomey | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.77 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.8 $ | 27.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.62 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.82 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.89 $ | 0.72 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.11 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.03 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.25 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.61 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.86 $ | 2.34 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.3 $ | 7.42 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.36 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.3 $ | 15.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.9 $ | 26 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.17 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.37 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.63 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.13 $ | 2.33 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.7 $ | 120 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
138 $ | 185 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.3 $ | 52.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 307 $ | 92.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 586 $ | 423 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 326 $ | 123 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 710 $ | 253 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 878 $ | 1,504 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,367 $ | 844 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,194 $ | 67.9 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.54 % | 5.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.96 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Haircut | 4.49 $ | 9.59 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.8 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43 $ | 17 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 211 $ | 214 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,067 $ | 6,261 $ |