Cost of living in Mogadishu is 23% higher than in Obuasi (without rent).
Rent in Mogadishu is 51% more expensive than in Obuasi.
Cost of living including rent in Mogadishu is 32% higher than in Obuasi.
Food in Mogadishu is 13% cheaper than in Obuasi.
Transport in Mogadishu is 85% more expensive than in Obuasi.
Mogadishu | Obuasi | |
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Cost of Living, including rent | ||
Without Rent | ||
Rent & Utilities | ||
Food | ||
Transport | ||
Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
Quality of Life | ||
Population |
Mogadishu | Obuasi | |
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Restaurants |
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Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.03 $ | 4 $ |
Dinner, for 2 | 51.1 $ | 49.3 $ |
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.47 $ | 6.95 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.99 $ | 1.16 $ |
Capuccino | 1.37 $ | 2.64 $ |
Coke, 330ml | 0.62 $ | 0.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 $ | 2.97 $ |
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.53 $ |
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 2.24 $ |
Eggs, 12 pack | 1.82 $ | 2.27 $ |
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.77 $ | 6.9 $ |
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.14 $ | 4.79 $ |
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.19 $ | 5.25 $ |
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 2.58 $ |
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 1.29 $ |
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.69 $ |
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 2.5 $ |
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 2.02 $ |
Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.34 $ |
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.18 $ |
Wine, 750 mL bottle | 25 $ | 5.08 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 1.13 $ |
Cigarette pack | 1.68 $ | 1.6 $ |
Transport |
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Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.57 $ |
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20 $ | 22.5 $ |
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.02 $ | 1.13 $ |
Taxi, 8 km | 5.79 $ | 10.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.1 $ | 12.8 $ |
Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.1 $ | 3.95 $ |
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.83 $ | 1.45 $ |
Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.39 $ |
Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.23 $ | 1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
127 $ | 32.8 $ |
Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
195 $ | 49.8 $ |
Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.9 $ | 48.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 77.3 $ | 78.1 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 217 $ | 325 $ |
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 163 $ | 130 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,690 $ | 410 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,940 $ | 1,587 $ |
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 882 $ | 856 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 391 $ | 269 $ |
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.73 % | 24.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.2 $ | 20.7 $ |
Cinema, 1 seat | 26 $ | 8.99 $ |
Haircut | 52.2 $ | 3.26 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.3 $ | 33.9 $ |
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.5 $ | 15.3 $ |
Childcare |
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Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 74.2 $ | 56.9 $ |
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 890 $ | 6,439 $ |