Cost of living
Abia compared to Bayelsa State
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Overview comparison
AbiaBayelsa State
Consumer prices in Abia are roughly 12% higher than in Bayelsa State.
Cost of living
| Item | Abia | Bayelsa State |
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| Total with rent one person | 945 | 615 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,609 | 1,196 |
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| Without rent one person | 369 | 328 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,016 | 801 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 619 | 276.3 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 839.5 | 547.66 |
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| Food person | 264 | 222 |
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| Food family | 670 | 589 |
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| Transport person | 40.27 | 34.26 |
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| Transport family | 126.17 | 130.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.74 years | 84.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Abia | Bayelsa State |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.78 | 2.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.52 | 27.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.65 | 4.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 | 1.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.46 | 2.09 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.45 | 0.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Abia | Bayelsa State |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 457.2 | 414.02 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 526.34 | 257.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,822.71 | 921.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 677.16 | 488.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 16.98 | 14.78 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.57 | 24.63 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.76 | 29.99 |
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Transportation
| Item | Abia | Bayelsa State |
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| Local transport ticket | 15 | 21.36 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 612 | 1,494 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,046 | 983 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.41 | 0.61 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.4% | 12.09% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.12 | 8.71 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.74 | 0.42 |
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Groceries
| Item | Abia | Bayelsa State |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 | 1.62 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.2 | 0.77 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.74 | 1.77 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.66 | 2.89 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.96 | 2.97 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.31 | 5.02 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.57 | 2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Abia | Bayelsa State |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.25 | 19.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.61 | 7.19 |
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| Doctors visit | 5.82 | 6.52 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.58 | 1.53 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.09 | 19.14 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 50.42 | 55.83 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 175.24 | 129.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,489 | 2,035 |
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