Cost of living in Yamoussoukro is 26% higher than in Kara (without rent).
Rent in Yamoussoukro is 98% more expensive than in Kara.
Cost of living including rent in Yamoussoukro is 56% higher than in Kara.
Food in Yamoussoukro is very similar to Kara.
Transport in Yamoussoukro is 165% more expensive than in Kara.
| Yamoussoukro | Kara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Yamoussoukro | Kara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.4 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 50.7 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.34 $ | 7.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.47 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.41 $ | 2.29 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.49 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.21 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.87 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.42 $ | 6.39 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.56 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.22 $ | 1.93 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.95 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.2 $ | 50 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.46 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ | 3.35 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.4 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.69 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.76 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.27 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.54 $ | 1.97 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 88.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
174 $ | 137 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.1 $ | 55.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 276 $ | 100 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 909 $ | 336 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 750 $ | 234 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,661 $ | 435 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,111 $ | 1,211 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,286 $ | 444 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 200 $ | 556 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.53 % | 8.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 67.8 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.54 $ | 8.45 $ |
| Haircut | 9.29 $ | 3.03 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.6 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 68 $ | 21.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 167 $ | 109 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,064 $ | 4,908 $ |