Cost of living in Gharyan is 62% lower than in Douala (without rent).
Rent in Gharyan is 80% cheaper than in Douala.
Cost of living including rent in Gharyan is 72% lower than in Douala.
Food in Gharyan is 65% cheaper than in Douala.
Transport in Gharyan is 60% cheaper than in Douala.
| Gharyan | Douala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gharyan | Douala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.14 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.9 $ | 120 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.12 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.62 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 1.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.3 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.48 $ | 2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.81 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ | 7.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.85 $ | 6.07 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.16 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.6 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.82 $ | 8.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.75 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.61 $ | 3.38 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.9 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.55 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.61 $ | 7.28 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.5 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.98 $ | 9.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.33 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.75 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.87 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.7 $ | 99.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.4 $ | 152 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.1 $ | 55.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 93 $ | 519 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 170 $ | 1,075 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 148 $ | 805 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 291 $ | 1,871 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,189 $ | 1,994 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 346 $ | 965 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 316 $ | 155 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 17.51 % | 19.31 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.8 $ | 47.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.24 $ | 8.54 $ |
| Haircut | 1.5 $ | 9.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 47.6 $ | 138 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.9 $ | 79.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 73.7 $ | 512 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 524 $ | 3,349 $ |