Cost of living in Jos is 9% lower than in Ajdabiya (without rent).
Rent in Jos is 270% more expensive than in Ajdabiya.
Cost of living including rent in Jos is 84% higher than in Ajdabiya.
Food in Jos is very similar to Ajdabiya.
Transport in Jos is 17% cheaper than in Ajdabiya.
| Jos | Ajdabiya | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Jos | Ajdabiya | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.09 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.93 $ | 21 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.45 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.64 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.36 $ | 0.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.16 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.57 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.72 $ | 5.89 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.9 $ | 9.51 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.54 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.11 $ | 1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.72 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.99 $ | 2.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.65 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.5 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.56 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.31 $ | 14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 6.92 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.13 $ | 5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 0.97 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.63 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.48 $ | 0.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
14 $ | 11 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.4 $ | 17 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.4 $ | 39.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 422 $ | 75.2 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 594 $ | 167 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 629 $ | 131 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 863 $ | 312 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,015 $ | 525 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,510 $ | 227 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 110 $ | 314 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.35 % | 23.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.91 $ | 5.24 $ |
| Haircut | 1.54 $ | 1.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 50.4 $ | 53.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 10 $ | 28.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 133 $ | 63.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,009 $ | 1,407 $ |