Cost of living in Sokoto is 23% lower than in Lamin (without rent).
Rent in Sokoto is 8% more expensive than in Lamin.
Cost of living including rent in Sokoto is 13% lower than in Lamin.
Food in Sokoto is 32% cheaper than in Lamin.
Transport in Sokoto is 101% more expensive than in Lamin.
| Sokoto | Lamin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sokoto | Lamin | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.75 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29.5 $ | 61.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.46 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.36 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.46 $ | 1.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.15 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.15 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.11 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.55 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.63 $ | 7.24 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.9 $ | 1.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11 $ | 6.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.1 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.1 $ | 7.36 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 3.95 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.29 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.13 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.1 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.5 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.5 $ | 37 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.8 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.3 $ | 48.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 156 $ | 81.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 327 $ | 145 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 72.2 $ | 92.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 722 $ | 257 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 858 $ | 1,460 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 731 $ | 1,144 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 117 $ | 58.2 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.64 % | 10.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.3 $ | 25.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.3 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Haircut | 1.4 $ | 3.71 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.9 $ | 73.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.3 $ | 43.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 109 $ | 83 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,930 $ | 2,972 $ |