Cost of living in Medea is 34% lower than in Koudougou (without rent).
Rent in Medea is 70% cheaper than in Koudougou.
Cost of living including rent in Medea is 51% lower than in Koudougou.
Food in Medea is 26% cheaper than in Koudougou.
Transport in Medea is 58% cheaper than in Koudougou.
| Medea | Koudougou | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Medea | Koudougou | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.94 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.6 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.85 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.35 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.42 $ | 0.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.08 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.46 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.22 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.5 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.28 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.41 $ | 9.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.11 $ | 1.45 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.13 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 4.72 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.83 $ | 6.04 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.3 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.72 $ | 5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.42 $ | 5.89 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.16 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.1 $ | 36.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.9 $ | 56.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.5 $ | 70.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 69.9 $ | 219 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 154 $ | 137 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 104 $ | 381 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 192 $ | 617 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 731 $ | 219 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 386 $ | 822 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 315 $ | 583 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5 % | 12.7 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11.7 $ | 40.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.34 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Haircut | 2.48 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 31.2 $ | 61.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.2 $ | 26.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 38.8 $ | 127 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,631 $ | 15,479 $ |