Cost of living in Makamba is 7% lower than in Onitsha (without rent).
Rent in Makamba is 77% cheaper than in Onitsha.
Cost of living including rent in Makamba is 51% lower than in Onitsha.
Food in Makamba is 17% more expensive than in Onitsha.
Transport in Makamba is 60% cheaper than in Onitsha.
| Makamba | Onitsha | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Makamba | Onitsha | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.62 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.6 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.78 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.57 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.2 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.02 $ | 6.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.22 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.77 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.92 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.7 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.49 $ | 1.35 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.9 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.9 $ | 12.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.9 $ | 7.55 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 9.03 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.11 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.26 $ | 0.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.8 $ | 36.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.1 $ | 52.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 88.7 $ | 535 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 304 $ | 727 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 266 $ | 715 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 512 $ | 1,975 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,300 $ | 592 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 820 $ | 908 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 600 $ | 101 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.59 % | 17.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.9 $ | 105 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.94 $ | 7.85 $ |
| Haircut | 3.71 $ | 1.46 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.4 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16 $ | 18.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 107 $ | 210 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,609 $ | 1,688 $ |