Cost of living
Gabu compared to Bolama
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Overview comparison
GabuBolama
Consumer prices in Bolama are roughly 4% higher than in Gabu.
Cost of living
| Item | Gabu | Bolama |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,019 | 798 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,922 | 1,858 |
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| Without rent one person | 561 | 480 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,210 | 1,650 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 375.71 | 378.66 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 610.64 | 603.75 |
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| Food person | 401 | 337 |
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| Food family | 1,011 | 1,080 |
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| Transport person | 41.94 | 38.31 |
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| Transport family | 130.02 | 104.84 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.71 years | 81.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gabu | Bolama |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.35 | 6.22 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25 | 23.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.35 | 6.59 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 | 1.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.67 | 2.4 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.09 | 1.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gabu | Bolama |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 375.41 | 365.15 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 244.63 | 254.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 580.76 | 636.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 466.46 | 501.34 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.58 | 67.38 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 91.96 | 110.21 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.56 | 35.22 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gabu | Bolama |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.99 | 13.87 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,016 | 1,902 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,352 | 1,401 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.54 | 0.58 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.04% | 11.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.54 | 7.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.21 | 1.45 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gabu | Bolama |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 | 1.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.78 | 1.01 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.54 | 4.53 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.32 | 14.47 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.13 | 14.16 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.16 | 14.02 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.07 | 1.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.89 |
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Other
| Item | Gabu | Bolama |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.08 | 50.19 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.56 | 1.91 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.65 | 11.38 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.1 | 3.11 |
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| Brand Jeans | 95.21 | 78.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.04 | 77.09 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 92.1 | 94.43 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,642 | 3,182 |
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