Cost of living in Tamale is 3% lower than in Tororo (without rent).
Rent in Tamale is 33% cheaper than in Tororo.
Cost of living including rent in Tamale is 15% lower than in Tororo.
Food in Tamale is 17% cheaper than in Tororo.
Transport in Tamale is 133% more expensive than in Tororo.
| Tamale | Tororo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tamale | Tororo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.88 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 39 $ | 27 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 1.58 $ | 8.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.44 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.63 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.32 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.24 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.09 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.19 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.04 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.89 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.09 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.47 $ | 2.75 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.63 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26 $ | 41.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.56 $ | 2.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.9 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.91 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.84 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.99 $ | 1.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.6 $ | 41.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
39.3 $ | 68.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 75.9 $ | 143 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 278 $ | 378 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 207 $ | 197 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 676 $ | 573 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,609 $ | 1,130 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 866 $ | 825 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 202 $ | 161 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 24.13 % | 21.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.3 $ | 42 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.51 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Haircut | 3.09 $ | 6.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 32.9 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.7 $ | 17.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 60.9 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,308 $ | 4,418 $ |