Cost of living in Ouagadougou is 16% higher than in Mutare (without rent).
Rent in Ouagadougou is 35% more expensive than in Mutare.
Cost of living including rent in Ouagadougou is 24% higher than in Mutare.
Food in Ouagadougou is 19% more expensive than in Mutare.
Transport in Ouagadougou is 3% more expensive than in Mutare.
| Ouagadougou | Mutare | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ouagadougou | Mutare | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.63 $ | 3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.2 $ | 55.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.06 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.44 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.74 $ | 0.78 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.37 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.57 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.41 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.53 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.55 $ | 1.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.1 $ | 26.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.29 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.81 $ | 19 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38.2 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.97 $ | 8.03 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.92 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.77 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.01 $ | 1.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.1 $ | 60.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 224 $ | 179 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 464 $ | 302 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 395 $ | 224 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 641 $ | 604 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 225 $ | 249 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 905 $ | 1,381 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 592 $ | 249 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.62 % | 15.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41 $ | 40.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.87 $ | 10 $ |
| Haircut | 11.3 $ | 6.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.5 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.6 $ | 18.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 127 $ | 54.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,640 $ | 8,744 $ |