Cost of living in Kpalime is 21% lower than in Yamoussoukro (without rent).
Rent in Kpalime is 49% cheaper than in Yamoussoukro.
Cost of living including rent in Kpalime is 36% lower than in Yamoussoukro.
Food in Kpalime is very similar to Yamoussoukro.
Transport in Kpalime is 66% cheaper than in Yamoussoukro.
| Kpalime | Yamoussoukro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kpalime | Yamoussoukro | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.01 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.4 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.2 $ | 7.34 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.83 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.89 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.27 $ | 0.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.07 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.84 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.78 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.47 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.69 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.34 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.98 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.61 $ | 8.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.95 $ | 1.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.6 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.3 $ | 46.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.33 $ | 15.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.8 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.98 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.11 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2 $ | 2.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
87.8 $ | 113 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
135 $ | 174 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.2 $ | 53.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 107 $ | 276 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 337 $ | 909 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 228 $ | 750 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 421 $ | 1,661 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,206 $ | 2,111 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 436 $ | 1,286 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 564 $ | 200 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8 % | 11.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.9 $ | 67.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.36 $ | 8.54 $ |
| Haircut | 3.05 $ | 9.29 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 32 $ | 68.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.6 $ | 68 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 109 $ | 167 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,953 $ | 3,064 $ |