Cost of living in Sikasso is 27% lower than in Kpalime (without rent).
Rent in Sikasso is 19% cheaper than in Kpalime.
Cost of living including rent in Sikasso is 23% lower than in Kpalime.
Food in Sikasso is 32% cheaper than in Kpalime.
Transport in Sikasso is 12% cheaper than in Kpalime.
| Sikasso | Kpalime | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sikasso | Kpalime | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.06 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.7 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.53 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.8 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.5 $ | 2.27 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.52 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.7 $ | 7.47 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.32 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.54 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.42 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.81 $ | 1.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.9 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.03 $ | 3.33 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.9 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.4 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.83 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.25 $ | 2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.2 $ | 87.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.2 $ | 135 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.9 $ | 56.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 146 $ | 107 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 304 $ | 337 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 212 $ | 228 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 458 $ | 421 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,512 $ | 1,206 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 827 $ | 436 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 394 $ | 564 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.72 % | 8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.4 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.15 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Haircut | 3.77 $ | 3.05 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.3 $ | 32 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.3 $ | 21.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 84.5 $ | 109 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,983 $ | 4,953 $ |