Cost of living in Kroonstad is 13% lower than in Cotonou (without rent).
Rent in Kroonstad is 27% more expensive than in Cotonou.
Cost of living including rent in Kroonstad is 4% higher than in Cotonou.
Food in Kroonstad is 7% cheaper than in Cotonou.
Transport in Kroonstad is 50% cheaper than in Cotonou.
| Kroonstad | Cotonou | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kroonstad | Cotonou | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.99 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.9 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.28 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.65 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.81 $ | 0.72 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.27 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.89 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.56 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.91 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.16 $ | 7.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.8 $ | 2.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.32 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.9 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.93 $ | 15.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.3 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.93 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.4 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.09 $ | 2.34 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.6 $ | 122 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
99.7 $ | 185 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.9 $ | 52.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 295 $ | 135 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 651 $ | 284 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 352 $ | 211 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 628 $ | 543 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 885 $ | 1,540 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 705 $ | 858 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,434 $ | 110 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.33 % | 4.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.8 $ | 48 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.5 $ | 6.45 $ |
| Haircut | 5.14 $ | 9.69 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.5 $ | 50.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.8 $ | 24.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 193 $ | 212 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,614 $ | 6,247 $ |