Cost of living in Koudougou is very similar to Curepipe (without rent).
Rent in Koudougou is 14% more expensive than in Curepipe.
Cost of living including rent in Koudougou is 6% higher than in Curepipe.
Food in Koudougou is 5% more expensive than in Curepipe.
Transport in Koudougou is 52% cheaper than in Curepipe.
| Koudougou | Curepipe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Koudougou | Curepipe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.19 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.2 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.04 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.44 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.75 $ | 0.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.23 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.21 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.21 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.03 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.71 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.45 $ | 5.21 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.9 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.29 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.04 $ | 19.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.3 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.89 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.06 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.71 $ | 1.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.9 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.3 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
70.9 $ | 29.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 219 $ | 243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 137 $ | 672 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 381 $ | 329 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 617 $ | 819 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 219 $ | 1,093 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 822 $ | 554 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 583 $ | 524 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.7 % | 5.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.7 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.82 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Haircut | 10.4 $ | 8.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.5 $ | 63.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.7 $ | 42.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 127 $ | 173 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,479 $ | 3,142 $ |