Cost of living in Oyo is 31% higher than in Monrovia (without rent).
Rent in Oyo is 34% more expensive than in Monrovia.
Cost of living including rent in Oyo is 32% higher than in Monrovia.
Food in Oyo is 42% more expensive than in Monrovia.
Transport in Oyo is 36% more expensive than in Monrovia.
| Oyo | Monrovia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Oyo | Monrovia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3 $ | 3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 45.8 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.75 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.56 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.97 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.48 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.07 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.57 $ | 6.78 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.04 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.28 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.75 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.53 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.09 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.29 $ | 2.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.9 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.7 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.7 $ | 5.93 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 6.93 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.46 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.12 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.68 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.5 $ | 1.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.4 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.3 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40 $ | 27.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 214 $ | 151 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 627 $ | 319 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 362 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,030 $ | 496 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 693 $ | 1,594 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 174 $ | 850 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 105 $ | 395 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.94 % | 12.57 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.9 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.43 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Haircut | 1.52 $ | 3.84 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 46.9 $ | 61.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.7 $ | 26.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 81.3 $ | 84.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,320 $ | 2,993 $ |