Cost of living in Kaolack is 33% higher than in Uvira (without rent).
Rent in Kaolack is 46% more expensive than in Uvira.
Cost of living including rent in Kaolack is 39% higher than in Uvira.
Food in Kaolack is 23% more expensive than in Uvira.
Transport in Kaolack is 52% more expensive than in Uvira.
| Kaolack | Uvira | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Kaolack | Uvira | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.05 $ | 9.95 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 61.3 $ | 38.3 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.22 $ | 4.43 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.53 $ | 2.16 $ | 
| Capuccino | 4.3 $ | 4.8 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 1.1 $ | 1.5 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.83 $ | 1.19 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.56 $ | 1.93 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.54 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.93 $ | 3.1 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 4.46 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 3.34 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.17 $ | 6.23 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 3.92 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.1 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.38 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.31 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 2.07 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ | 1.27 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 0.83 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.7 $ | 10.8 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 1.58 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 1.5 $ | 4.93 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.33 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25 $ | 23.9 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.65 $ | 1.09 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 29.5 $ | 5.92 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.9 $ | 28.6 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.96 $ | 3.27 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.19 $ | 2.57 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.34 $ | 0.78 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 0.8 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 80.3 $ | 130 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 122 $ | 201 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 50 $ | 24.8 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 302 $ | 164 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 900 $ | 337 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 683 $ | 308 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,790 $ | 619 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,460 $ | 6,610 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,404 $ | 495 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 381 $ | 556 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.2 % | 12.05 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.4 $ | 28.7 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.36 $ | 4 $ | 
| Haircut | 10.3 $ | 3.35 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.8 $ | 51.7 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.3 $ | 37.3 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 255 $ | 77.9 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,978 $ | 1,599 $ |