Cost of living in Worcester is 45% lower than in Douala (without rent).
Rent in Worcester is 59% cheaper than in Douala.
Cost of living including rent in Worcester is 53% lower than in Douala.
Food in Worcester is 48% cheaper than in Douala.
Transport in Worcester is 57% cheaper than in Douala.
| Worcester | Douala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Worcester | Douala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.91 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.6 $ | 120 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.29 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.62 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.69 $ | 1.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.62 $ | 2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.82 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.05 $ | 7.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.02 $ | 6.07 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.84 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.51 $ | 8.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.97 $ | 3.38 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.28 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.6 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.62 $ | 7.28 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.6 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.37 $ | 9.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.4 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.11 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.52 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.1 $ | 99.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54 $ | 152 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.8 $ | 55.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 208 $ | 519 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 861 $ | 1,075 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 335 $ | 805 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 590 $ | 1,871 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,029 $ | 1,994 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 801 $ | 965 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 914 $ | 155 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.76 % | 19.31 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.4 $ | 47.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.85 $ | 8.54 $ |
| Haircut | 3.34 $ | 9.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 138 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53.6 $ | 79.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 204 $ | 512 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,322 $ | 3,349 $ |