Cost of living in Mansoura is 34% lower than in Tamale (without rent).
Rent in Mansoura is 46% cheaper than in Tamale.
Cost of living including rent in Mansoura is 38% lower than in Tamale.
Food in Mansoura is 29% cheaper than in Tamale.
Transport in Mansoura is 79% cheaper than in Tamale.
| Mansoura | Tamale | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mansoura | Tamale | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.38 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.4 $ | 39 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.13 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.41 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.29 $ | 0.32 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.56 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.44 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ | 6.19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.94 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.16 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.86 $ | 1.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.2 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.67 $ | 26 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 1.53 $ | 9.56 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.49 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.62 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.28 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.87 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.98 $ | 0.99 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
8.66 $ | 26 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
13.1 $ | 40.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.88 $ | 39.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 55.7 $ | 75.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 109 $ | 278 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 148 $ | 207 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 309 $ | 676 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 459 $ | 1,609 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 248 $ | 866 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 113 $ | 202 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.03 % | 24.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.9 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.5 $ | 8.51 $ |
| Haircut | 2.32 $ | 3.09 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.1 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23 $ | 15.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 54.4 $ | 60.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,238 $ | 6,308 $ |