Cost of living
Ouidah compared to Takon
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Overview comparison
OuidahTakon
Consumer prices in Takon are roughly 13% higher than in Ouidah.
Cost of living
| Item | Ouidah | Takon |
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| Total with rent one person | 738 | 736 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,105 | 1,406 |
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| Without rent one person | 407 | 321 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,240 | 1,131 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 314.62 | 301.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 513.62 | 547.47 |
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| Food person | 284 | 231 |
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| Food family | 803 | 772 |
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| Transport person | 78.39 | 50.96 |
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| Transport family | 232.58 | 167.13 |
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| Life expectancy | 76 years | 80.87 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ouidah | Takon |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.26 | 3.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.47 | 28.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.81 | 6.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.72 | 1.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.25 | 4.35 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.55 | 0.79 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ouidah | Takon |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 274.39 | 194.44 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 84.06 | 147.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 439.63 | 436.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 363.86 | 315.8 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.51 | 142.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 132.79 | 196.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 60.88 | 44.6 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ouidah | Takon |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.3 | 4.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,322 | 1,430 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 407 | 931 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.66 | 1.68 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 39.93% | 19.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.48 | 12.33 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ouidah | Takon |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.8 | 2.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.1 | 1.16 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.42 | 1.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.62 | 7.95 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.45 | 5.51 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.34 | 5.51 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 | 1.2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.81 |
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Other
| Item | Ouidah | Takon |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.05 | 43.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.34 | 6.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.44 | 20.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.23 | 8.7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.06 | 20.58 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 36.39 | 49.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 123.31 | 190.87 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,695 | 6,617 |
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