Cost of living in Grand-Bassam is 3% higher than in Mogadishu (without rent).
Rent in Grand-Bassam is 110% more expensive than in Mogadishu.
Cost of living including rent in Grand-Bassam is 41% higher than in Mogadishu.
Food in Grand-Bassam is 30% more expensive than in Mogadishu.
Transport in Grand-Bassam is 28% cheaper than in Mogadishu.
| Grand-Bassam | Mogadishu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Grand-Bassam | Mogadishu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.43 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 51.3 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.7 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.5 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.8 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.47 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.65 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.21 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.16 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.46 $ | 5.19 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.72 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.49 $ | 25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.23 $ | 1.68 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.94 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.9 $ | 20 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.45 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.2 $ | 5.79 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.4 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.65 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.76 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.29 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.52 $ | 1.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 127 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
175 $ | 195 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.8 $ | 33.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 275 $ | 77.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 896 $ | 217 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 746 $ | 163 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,652 $ | 1,690 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,112 $ | 6,940 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,276 $ | 882 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 199 $ | 391 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.42 % | 7.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 67.4 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.45 $ | 26 $ |
| Haircut | 9.33 $ | 52.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.2 $ | 61.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 68.4 $ | 18.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 168 $ | 74.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,098 $ | 890 $ |