Cost of living in Mmabatho is 4% higher than in Kano (without rent).
Rent in Mmabatho is 97% more expensive than in Kano.
Cost of living including rent in Mmabatho is 39% higher than in Kano.
Food in Mmabatho is 17% more expensive than in Kano.
Transport in Mmabatho is 60% cheaper than in Kano.
| Mmabatho | Kano | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mmabatho | Kano | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.68 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34 $ | 8.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.29 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.82 $ | 5.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.88 $ | 0.45 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.27 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.48 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.66 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.85 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 5.29 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.21 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.84 $ | 1.88 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.28 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.06 $ | 9.75 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.3 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.25 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.18 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.54 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.1 $ | 0.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
62.8 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98.1 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
42.3 $ | 16.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 308 $ | 140 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 648 $ | 299 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 386 $ | 390 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 606 $ | 916 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 858 $ | 1,817 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 697 $ | 1,288 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,439 $ | 155 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.2 % | 21.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.2 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.44 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Haircut | 5.13 $ | 1.59 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.2 $ | 64.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.1 $ | 11.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 189 $ | 38.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,806 $ | 1,831 $ |