Cost of living
Gao compared to Markala
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Overview comparison
GaoMarkala
Consumer prices in Gao are roughly 7% higher than in Markala.
Cost of living
| Item | Gao | Markala |
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| Total with rent one person | 555 | 580 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,219 | 1,046 |
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| Without rent one person | 248 | 302 |
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| Without rent one family | 799 | 856 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 187.4 | 240.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 481.22 | 344.09 |
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| Food person | 185 | 206 |
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| Food family | 552 | 518 |
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| Transport person | 22.62 | 23.23 |
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| Transport family | 50.26 | 48.03 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.45 years | 79.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gao | Markala |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.35 | 3.28 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.99 | 20.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.89 | 3.84 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 | 1.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.55 | 1.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.46 | 0.46 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gao | Markala |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 247.97 | 214.01 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 131.54 | 120.69 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 435.44 | 492.98 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 273.78 | 335.99 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.2 | 33.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.05 | 63.67 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.84 | 24.47 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gao | Markala |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.12 | 14.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,553 | 1,627 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 900 | 931 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 0.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.82% | 14.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.87 | 6.48 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.14 | 0.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gao | Markala |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 | 0.94 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.73 | 0.49 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.33 | 1.8 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.84 | 6.58 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.38 | 4.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.03 | 5.22 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.43 | 1.14 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Gao | Markala |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.02 | 18.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.44 | 4.56 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.54 | 13.09 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.7 | 3.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.65 | 23.45 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.12 | 49.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 96.71 | 75.62 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,589 | 2,733 |
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