Cost of living in Oujda is 7% lower than in Mbale (without rent).
Rent in Oujda is 25% cheaper than in Mbale.
Cost of living including rent in Oujda is 15% lower than in Mbale.
Food in Oujda is 23% cheaper than in Mbale.
Transport in Oujda is 89% more expensive than in Mbale.
| Oujda | Mbale | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Oujda | Mbale | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.84 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.5 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.6 $ | 8.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.23 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.43 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.58 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.73 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.55 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.59 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.88 $ | 2.7 $ |
Transport |
||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25.4 $ | 40.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.42 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.67 $ | 2.68 $ |
Personal Care |
||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.1 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.85 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.06 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.56 $ | 1.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
31.5 $ | 26.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.8 $ | 69.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 97.9 $ | 144 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 212 $ | 382 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 148 $ | 202 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 290 $ | 584 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 769 $ | 1,130 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 495 $ | 835 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 378 $ | 161 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.64 % | 22.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22 $ | 41.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.14 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Haircut | 2.98 $ | 6.31 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.4 $ | 34 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.6 $ | 17.6 $ |
Childcare |
||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 51.3 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,854 $ | 4,422 $ |