Cost of living in Port-Gentil is 22% lower than in Hargeisa (without rent).
Rent in Port-Gentil is 34% more expensive than in Hargeisa.
Cost of living including rent in Port-Gentil is 4% lower than in Hargeisa.
Food in Port-Gentil is 4% cheaper than in Hargeisa.
Transport in Port-Gentil is 64% cheaper than in Hargeisa.
| Port-Gentil | Hargeisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Port-Gentil | Hargeisa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.56 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.4 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.87 $ | 5.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 9.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.95 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 0.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.12 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.81 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.45 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.61 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.28 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.9 $ | 1.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.77 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.6 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.65 $ | 10.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.3 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.3 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.6 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.38 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48.2 $ | 67 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
74.3 $ | 103 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.6 $ | 27.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 205 $ | 111 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 393 $ | 249 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 283 $ | 171 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 540 $ | 451 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,288 $ | 3,780 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 963 $ | 842 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 502 $ | 396 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.39 % | 19.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.4 $ | 35.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.64 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Haircut | 6.27 $ | 59.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.2 $ | 61.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.7 $ | 22.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 239 $ | 36.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,302 $ | 596 $ |