Cost of living in Ibadan is 22% lower than in Cotonou (without rent).
Rent in Ibadan is 31% more expensive than in Cotonou.
Cost of living including rent in Ibadan is very similar to Cotonou.
Food in Ibadan is 26% cheaper than in Cotonou.
Transport in Ibadan is 12% more expensive than in Cotonou.
| Ibadan | Cotonou | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ibadan | Cotonou | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.3 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.5 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.71 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.74 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.3 $ | 0.72 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.33 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.82 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.31 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.11 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.53 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.15 $ | 7.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.78 $ | 1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.29 $ | 2.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.55 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.7 $ | 15.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 4.59 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.06 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.1 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.61 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.45 $ | 2.34 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
13 $ | 122 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.8 $ | 185 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.1 $ | 52.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 387 $ | 135 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,268 $ | 284 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 404 $ | 211 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,239 $ | 543 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 822 $ | 1,540 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 329 $ | 858 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 116 $ | 110 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.21 % | 4.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30 $ | 48 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.62 $ | 6.45 $ |
| Haircut | 1.69 $ | 9.69 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 43.4 $ | 50.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.5 $ | 24.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 49.9 $ | 212 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,870 $ | 6,247 $ |