Cost of living in Lome is 17% higher than in Hohoe (without rent).
Rent in Lome is 41% more expensive than in Hohoe.
Cost of living including rent in Lome is 25% higher than in Hohoe.
Food in Lome is 2% more expensive than in Hohoe.
Transport in Lome is 171% more expensive than in Hohoe.
| Lome | Hohoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lome | Hohoe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.02 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.7 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.2 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.84 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.92 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.26 $ | 0.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.04 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.75 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.59 $ | 6.87 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.78 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.39 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.82 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.92 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.72 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.95 $ | 1.61 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.59 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.5 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.3 $ | 10.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.9 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.89 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.1 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.95 $ | 1.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
88.9 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
135 $ | 50.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54.8 $ | 47.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 93.7 $ | 74.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 339 $ | 242 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 244 $ | 247 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 474 $ | 923 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,221 $ | 1,599 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 448 $ | 850 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 565 $ | 126 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.94 % | 24.26 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.7 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.45 $ | 8.86 $ |
| Haircut | 3.06 $ | 2.83 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 32.1 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.2 $ | 15.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 110 $ | 57.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,929 $ | 6,484 $ |