Cost of living in Onitsha is 2% higher than in Kpalime (without rent).
Rent in Onitsha is 136% more expensive than in Kpalime.
Cost of living including rent in Onitsha is 58% higher than in Kpalime.
Food in Onitsha is 18% cheaper than in Kpalime.
Transport in Onitsha is 171% more expensive than in Kpalime.
| Onitsha | Kpalime | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Onitsha | Kpalime | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.83 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.8 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.8 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.8 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 2.27 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.83 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.73 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.94 $ | 7.47 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.6 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.59 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.92 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.56 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.04 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.35 $ | 1.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.7 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.9 $ | 3.33 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.55 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.27 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.56 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.55 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.5 $ | 2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.3 $ | 87.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.9 $ | 135 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.7 $ | 56.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 535 $ | 107 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 727 $ | 337 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 715 $ | 228 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,975 $ | 421 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 592 $ | 1,206 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 908 $ | 436 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 101 $ | 564 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 17.15 % | 8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 105 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.85 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Haircut | 1.46 $ | 3.05 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.4 $ | 32 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.3 $ | 21.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 210 $ | 109 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,688 $ | 4,953 $ |