Cost of living in Obuasi is 21% higher than in Mulanje (without rent).
Rent in Obuasi is 10% cheaper than in Mulanje.
Cost of living including rent in Obuasi is 9% higher than in Mulanje.
Food in Obuasi is 36% more expensive than in Mulanje.
Transport in Obuasi is 16% cheaper than in Mulanje.
| Obuasi | Mulanje | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Obuasi | Mulanje | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.3 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.95 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.64 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.68 $ | 0.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.97 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.53 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.27 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.9 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.25 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.08 $ | 9.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.6 $ | 1.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.57 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.5 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.5 $ | 19.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.8 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.95 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.45 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1 $ | 0.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.8 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.8 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
48.2 $ | 28.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 78.1 $ | 119 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 325 $ | 271 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 130 $ | 199 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 410 $ | 445 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,587 $ | 10,397 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 856 $ | 431 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 269 $ | 558 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 24.38 % | 12.62 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.7 $ | 41.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.99 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Haircut | 3.26 $ | 3.04 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 33.9 $ | 60.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.3 $ | 33.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 56.9 $ | 368 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,439 $ | 828 $ |