Cost of living in Jimma is 4% lower than in Bobo-Dioulasso (without rent).
Rent in Jimma is 44% cheaper than in Bobo-Dioulasso.
Cost of living including rent in Jimma is 23% lower than in Bobo-Dioulasso.
Food in Jimma is very similar to Bobo-Dioulasso.
Transport in Jimma is 53% cheaper than in Bobo-Dioulasso.
| Jimma | Bobo-Dioulasso | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Jimma | Bobo-Dioulasso | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.49 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.8 $ | 6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.02 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.81 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.12 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.76 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.37 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.01 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.73 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.67 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.03 $ | 1.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.22 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.5 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.67 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.7 $ | 5.92 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.6 $ | 37.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.23 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.27 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.57 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.38 $ | 2.55 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.8 $ | 49.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57.2 $ | 76.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.9 $ | 63.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 138 $ | 219 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 311 $ | 262 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 186 $ | 386 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 412 $ | 629 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,226 $ | 220 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,123 $ | 851 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 223 $ | 591 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.93 % | 12.62 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.7 $ | 40.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.7 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Haircut | 2.18 $ | 7.22 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 133 $ | 61.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.6 $ | 26.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 86.4 $ | 128 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,148 $ | 15,466 $ |