Cost of living
Diang compared to Bamenda
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Overview comparison
DiangBamenda
Consumer prices in Bamenda are roughly 3% higher than in Diang.
Cost of living
| Item | Diang | Bamenda |
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| Total with rent one person | 813 | 577 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,222 | 1,636 |
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| Without rent one person | 482 | 538 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,257 | 1,476 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 253.26 | 208.04 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 401.23 | 483.98 |
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| Food person | 276 | 320 |
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| Food family | 985 | 955 |
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| Transport person | 39.9 | 34.78 |
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| Transport family | 102.38 | 105.8 |
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| Life expectancy | 85.07 years | 80.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Diang | Bamenda |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.71 | 1.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 97.17 | 119.11 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.33 | 4.05 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 | 1.09 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.77 | 1.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.41 | 0.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Diang | Bamenda |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 191.2 | 188.65 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 127.01 | 124.2 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 413.96 | 394.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 191.54 | 198.74 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 107.74 | 81.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 148.89 | 142.92 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 24.43 | 19.75 |
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Transportation
| Item | Diang | Bamenda |
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| Local transport ticket | 20.63 | 16.54 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,120 | 2,060 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 574 | 587 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.55 | 0.7 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.54% | 17.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.04 | 6.73 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.22 | 1.33 |
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Groceries
| Item | Diang | Bamenda |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 | 1.67 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.68 | 0.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.6 | 3.29 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 6.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.36 | 5.97 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.6 | 6.08 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.46 | 0.53 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.45 |
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Other
| Item | Diang | Bamenda |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.4 | 36.99 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.49 | 8.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.41 | 21.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.5 | 8.66 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.72 | 71.48 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 109.84 | 160.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 419.7 | 407.47 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,919 | 3,701 |
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