Cost of living in Kira Town is 30% higher than in Maiduguri (without rent).
Rent in Kira Town is 6% cheaper than in Maiduguri.
Cost of living including rent in Kira Town is 10% higher than in Maiduguri.
Food in Kira Town is 75% more expensive than in Maiduguri.
Transport in Kira Town is 43% cheaper than in Maiduguri.
| Kira Town | Maiduguri | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kira Town | Maiduguri | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.67 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.3 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.81 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.66 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.44 $ | 0.37 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.82 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.74 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.78 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.06 $ | 4.92 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.77 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.71 $ | 1.48 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.81 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.5 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.52 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.69 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.8 $ | 7.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.27 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.02 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.35 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.29 $ | 0.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.6 $ | 6.77 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.5 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
69.7 $ | 18 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 187 $ | 346 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 405 $ | 676 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 255 $ | 72.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 823 $ | 1,118 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,135 $ | 901 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 835 $ | 758 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 178 $ | 119 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.02 % | 18.29 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.2 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.37 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Haircut | 6.31 $ | 1.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 33.9 $ | 63.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.3 $ | 19.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ | 105 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,408 $ | 1,779 $ |