Cost of living in Kasama is 17% higher than in Sikasso (without rent).
Rent in Kasama is 236% more expensive than in Sikasso.
Cost of living including rent in Kasama is 115% higher than in Sikasso.
Food in Kasama is 14% more expensive than in Sikasso.
Transport in Kasama is 64% more expensive than in Sikasso.
| Kasama | Sikasso | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kasama | Sikasso | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.82 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.6 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.15 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.07 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.7 $ | 0.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.78 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.47 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.75 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.07 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.05 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.54 $ | 7.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.79 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.94 $ | 2.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.57 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 41.7 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.11 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.8 $ | 6.03 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.7 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.52 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.53 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.26 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.18 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.7 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
83.5 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.1 $ | 27.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 711 $ | 146 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 925 $ | 304 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 482 $ | 212 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 390 $ | 458 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,801 $ | 1,512 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 10,538 $ | 827 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 106 $ | 394 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.29 % | 12.72 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.3 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.47 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Haircut | 4.44 $ | 3.77 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65.6 $ | 61.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.5 $ | 26.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 176 $ | 84.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,921 $ | 2,983 $ |