Cost of living in Gobabis is 60% higher than in Maiduguri (without rent).
Rent in Gobabis is 24% more expensive than in Maiduguri.
Cost of living including rent in Gobabis is 40% higher than in Maiduguri.
Food in Gobabis is 129% more expensive than in Maiduguri.
Transport in Gobabis is 61% cheaper than in Maiduguri.
| Gobabis | Maiduguri | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gobabis | Maiduguri | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.1 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46.2 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.94 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.94 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 0.37 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.85 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.47 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.04 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.23 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.75 $ | 4.92 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.09 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.88 $ | 1.48 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.5 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.78 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.5 $ | 7.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.09 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.65 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.7 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.47 $ | 0.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.2 $ | 6.77 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.2 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61.2 $ | 18 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 263 $ | 346 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 726 $ | 676 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 345 $ | 72.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 890 $ | 1,118 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 636 $ | 901 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 619 $ | 758 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 791 $ | 119 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.26 % | 18.29 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.8 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.63 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Haircut | 7.4 $ | 1.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.3 $ | 63.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.6 $ | 19.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 174 $ | 105 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,361 $ | 1,779 $ |