Cost of living in Kenema is 3% lower than in Rosso (without rent).
Rent in Kenema is 165% more expensive than in Rosso.
Cost of living including rent in Kenema is 77% higher than in Rosso.
Food in Kenema is 3% more expensive than in Rosso.
Transport in Kenema is 67% more expensive than in Rosso.
| Kenema | Rosso | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kenema | Rosso | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.91 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.9 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.2 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.59 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.04 $ | 2.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.64 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.69 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.34 $ | 7.62 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.09 $ | 5.59 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.44 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.38 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.31 $ | 2.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.94 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.8 $ | 2.86 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.5 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.54 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.19 $ | 3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.77 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.65 $ | 1.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.2 $ | 89 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
118 $ | 137 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.8 $ | 59.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 628 $ | 146 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 168 $ | 312 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 885 $ | 200 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 634 $ | 587 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,066 $ | 3,350 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,075 $ | 1,132 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,665 $ | 676 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.62 % | 12.89 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.6 $ | 86.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.67 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Haircut | 1.47 $ | 5.53 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.3 $ | 69 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 10 $ | 20.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 75.8 $ | 79.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,755 $ | 6,962 $ |