Cost of living
Abeokuta compared to Rivers State
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Overview comparison
AbeokutaRivers State
Consumer prices in Rivers State are roughly 16% higher than in Abeokuta.
Cost of living
| Item | Abeokuta | Rivers State |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,039 | 566 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,373 | 1,433 |
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| Without rent one person | 417 | 254 |
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| Without rent one family | 829 | 917 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 654.56 | 301.44 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 653.77 | 688.43 |
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| Food person | 267 | 203 |
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| Food family | 783 | 451 |
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| Transport person | 49.46 | 36.06 |
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| Transport family | 131.09 | 100.03 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.19 years | 65.51 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Abeokuta | Rivers State |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.91 | 2.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 43.77 | 26.19 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.12 | 4.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.59 | 0.79 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.98 | 2.2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.39 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Abeokuta | Rivers State |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 587.3 | 363.53 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 748.77 | 290.45 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 514.41 | 1,100.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 624.24 | 507.07 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.71 | 15.07 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.01 | 28.76 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.42 | 30.97 |
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Transportation
| Item | Abeokuta | Rivers State |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.79 | 19.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,145 | 2,029 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 356 | 1,031 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 | 0.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.92% | 12.68% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.96 | 10.51 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.59 | 0.54 |
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Groceries
| Item | Abeokuta | Rivers State |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.55 | 1.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.96 | 0.78 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.75 | 1.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.14 | 3.47 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.28 | 2.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.68 | 4.04 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.48 | 1.87 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Abeokuta | Rivers State |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 10.84 | 17.8 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.26 | 6.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 7.29 | 5.34 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.89 | 1.23 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.73 | 23.32 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.93 | 58.76 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 78.44 | 124.75 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 541 | 1,863 |
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