Cost of living
Sikasso compared to Kouloum
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Overview comparison
SikassoKouloum
Consumer prices in Kouloum are roughly 2% higher than in Sikasso.
Cost of living
| Item | Sikasso | Kouloum |
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| Total with rent one person | 558 | 563 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,313 | 1,346 |
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| Without rent one person | 245 | 249 |
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| Without rent one family | 912 | 810 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 252.56 | 223.41 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 437.7 | 449.55 |
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| Food person | 198 | 209 |
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| Food family | 624 | 470 |
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| Transport person | 17.96 | 15.48 |
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| Transport family | 62.29 | 51.89 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.8 years | 68.21 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sikasso | Kouloum |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.53 | 3.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.33 | 18.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.05 | 5.12 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 | 2.12 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.84 | 1.95 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.5 | 0.42 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sikasso | Kouloum |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 219.71 | 195.62 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 162.58 | 117.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 355.51 | 373.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 252.67 | 288.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.16 | 41.4 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.17 | 46.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.52 | 23.09 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sikasso | Kouloum |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.57 | 12.02 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,641 | 1,606 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 682 | 682 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.33 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.52% | 12.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.29 | 5.95 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.3 | 0.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sikasso | Kouloum |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 | 1.13 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.63 | 0.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.57 | 1.71 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.86 | 7.77 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5 | 4.73 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.55 | 7.36 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.43 | 1.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Sikasso | Kouloum |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.85 | 20.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.54 | 3.42 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.42 | 10.85 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4 | 4.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.44 | 31.93 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 58.45 | 49.57 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 90.19 | 86.7 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,153 | 3,583 |
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