Cost of living in Kairouan is 6% lower than in Gonaives (without rent).
Rent in Kairouan is 24% cheaper than in Gonaives.
Cost of living including rent in Kairouan is 14% lower than in Gonaives.
Food in Kairouan is 5% cheaper than in Gonaives.
Transport in Kairouan is 52% cheaper than in Gonaives.
| Kairouan | Gonaives | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kairouan | Gonaives | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.28 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.7 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.89 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.74 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.66 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.17 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.42 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 6.88 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.43 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.63 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.17 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.29 $ | 7.43 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.28 $ | 2.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.6 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.93 $ | 6.38 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.38 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.58 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.02 $ | 1.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43.4 $ | 59 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.7 $ | 27.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 133 $ | 153 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 284 $ | 316 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 134 $ | 223 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 389 $ | 472 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,133 $ | 1,505 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 652 $ | 844 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 147 $ | 403 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.93 % | 12.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.7 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.62 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 2.86 $ | 4.08 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.1 $ | 64.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.2 $ | 28.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 90 $ | 102 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,418 $ | 3,323 $ |