Cost of living in Sokoto is 42% lower than in Omdurman (without rent).
Rent in Sokoto is 58% cheaper than in Omdurman.
Cost of living including rent in Sokoto is 50% lower than in Omdurman.
Food in Sokoto is 38% cheaper than in Omdurman.
Transport in Sokoto is 63% cheaper than in Omdurman.
| Sokoto | Omdurman | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sokoto | Omdurman | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.75 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29.5 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.46 $ | 7.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.36 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.46 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.15 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.15 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 9.96 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 7.34 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.11 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 5.64 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.55 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.63 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.9 $ | 1.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11 $ | 19 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.1 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.1 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 3.95 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.29 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.13 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.1 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.5 $ | 1.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.5 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.8 $ | 44.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.3 $ | 51.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 156 $ | 286 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 327 $ | 512 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 72.2 $ | 646 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 722 $ | 1,172 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 858 $ | 1,122 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 731 $ | 791 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 117 $ | 195 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.64 % | 21.22 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.3 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.3 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Haircut | 1.4 $ | 3.89 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.9 $ | 67.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.3 $ | 27.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 109 $ | 63.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,930 $ | 2,039 $ |