Cost of living in Faiyum is 38% lower than in Banjul (without rent).
Rent in Faiyum is 8% cheaper than in Banjul.
Cost of living including rent in Faiyum is 31% lower than in Banjul.
Food in Faiyum is 43% cheaper than in Banjul.
Transport in Faiyum is 2% cheaper than in Banjul.
| Faiyum | Banjul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Faiyum | Banjul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.29 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.6 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.74 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.16 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.3 $ | 1.73 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.44 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.53 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.75 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.34 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.59 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.31 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.84 $ | 1.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.19 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.9 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.12 $ | 6.22 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.72 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.27 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.88 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.04 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.15 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
9.77 $ | 20.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.31 $ | 49 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 88.3 $ | 49.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 143 $ | 147 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 142 $ | 92.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 223 $ | 231 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 622 $ | 1,438 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 305 $ | 1,148 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 137 $ | 58.2 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.28 % | 10.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11.9 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.58 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Haircut | 2.16 $ | 3.71 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.6 $ | 99.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23.8 $ | 56.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 61.1 $ | 84.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,415 $ | 2,950 $ |