Cost of living in Garoua is 12% lower than in Nyala (without rent).
Rent in Garoua is 33% cheaper than in Nyala.
Cost of living including rent in Garoua is 23% lower than in Nyala.
Food in Garoua is 31% cheaper than in Nyala.
Transport in Garoua is 8% more expensive than in Nyala.
| Garoua | Nyala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Garoua | Nyala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.38 $ | 6.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.95 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.93 $ | 7.34 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.66 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.33 $ | 0.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.06 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 8.51 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.73 $ | 7.49 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.64 $ | 6.91 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 5.42 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.71 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.14 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.86 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.54 $ | 2.38 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.66 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.8 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.86 $ | 11.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.4 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.68 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.39 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.35 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.06 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
82.5 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
127 $ | 43.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
48.6 $ | 59.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 198 $ | 366 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 398 $ | 607 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 279 $ | 668 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 768 $ | 1,092 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,923 $ | 919 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 605 $ | 678 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 261 $ | 182 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 17.03 % | 20.78 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.49 $ | 6.6 $ |
| Haircut | 8.62 $ | 3.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 124 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.1 $ | 28.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 361 $ | 60.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,842 $ | 1,913 $ |