Cost of living in N'Djamena is 29% lower than in Yaounde (without rent).
Rent in N'Djamena is 33% cheaper than in Yaounde.
Cost of living including rent in N'Djamena is 31% lower than in Yaounde.
Food in N'Djamena is 30% cheaper than in Yaounde.
Transport in N'Djamena is 27% cheaper than in Yaounde.
| N'Djamena | Yaounde | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| N'Djamena | Yaounde | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.5 $ | 33.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.52 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.83 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ | 1.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.6 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.49 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.75 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.3 $ | 7.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.47 $ | 5.93 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.55 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.81 $ | 1.67 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.32 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.4 $ | 20.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.88 $ | 3.99 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.7 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.23 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.85 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.25 $ | 1.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.9 $ | 47.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.2 $ | 73 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27 $ | 51.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 151 $ | 231 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 318 $ | 374 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 226 $ | 290 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 501 $ | 1,050 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,607 $ | 2,008 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 865 $ | 675 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 396 $ | 372 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.67 % | 6.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23 $ | 32.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.06 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Haircut | 3.86 $ | 8.05 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.1 $ | 48.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.1 $ | 48.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 82.7 $ | 243 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,932 $ | 1,615 $ |