Cost of living in Sekondi-Takoradi is very similar to Mombasa (without rent).
Rent in Sekondi-Takoradi is 4% cheaper than in Mombasa.
Cost of living including rent in Sekondi-Takoradi is 2% lower than in Mombasa.
Food in Sekondi-Takoradi is 15% more expensive than in Mombasa.
Transport in Sekondi-Takoradi is 41% cheaper than in Mombasa.
| Sekondi-Takoradi | Mombasa | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sekondi-Takoradi | Mombasa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.73 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 41.4 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.67 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.99 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.6 $ | 0.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.38 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.32 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.07 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.06 $ | 8.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.17 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.09 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.31 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.49 $ | 3.25 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.86 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.1 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.36 $ | 9.36 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23 $ | 11 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.91 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.09 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.98 $ | 1.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.2 $ | 40.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.8 $ | 62.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
42.6 $ | 43.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 79.1 $ | 96.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 270 $ | 531 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 251 $ | 150 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 836 $ | 948 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,582 $ | 5,400 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 867 $ | 3,913 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 214 $ | 321 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 24.24 % | 12.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.6 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.58 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Haircut | 2.92 $ | 2.02 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 32.5 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.6 $ | 15.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 62.2 $ | 58.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,345 $ | 5,419 $ |