Cost of living
Bayelsa State compared to Cross River
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Overview comparison
Bayelsa StateCross River
Consumer prices in Bayelsa State are roughly 27% higher than in Cross River.
Cost of living
| Item | Bayelsa State | Cross River |
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| Total with rent one person | 615 | 490 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,196 | 1,035 |
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| Without rent one person | 328 | 265 |
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| Without rent one family | 801 | 906 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 276.3 | 209.38 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 547.66 | 376.03 |
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| Food person | 222 | 181 |
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| Food family | 589 | 518 |
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| Transport person | 34.26 | 47.72 |
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| Transport family | 130.55 | 179.41 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.26 years | 72.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bayelsa State | Cross River |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.07 | 5.22 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.04 | 22.19 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.63 | 2.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 | 0.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.09 | 1.58 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.52 | 0.42 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bayelsa State | Cross River |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 414.02 | 408.85 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 257.25 | 128.19 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 921.97 | 220.24 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 488.47 | 323.38 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 14.78 | 5.02 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 24.63 | 6.67 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.99 | 3.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bayelsa State | Cross River |
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| Local transport ticket | 21.36 | 19.16 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,494 | 928 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 983 | 723 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.61 | 0.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.09% | 4.23% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.71 | 10.18 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.42 | 0.67 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bayelsa State | Cross River |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 0.4 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.77 | 0.82 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.77 | 1.8 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.89 | 4.23 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.97 | 5.5 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.02 | 5.2 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2 | 2.04 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Bayelsa State | Cross River |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.98 | 2.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.19 | 0.91 |
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| Doctors visit | 6.52 | 2.83 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.53 | 1.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.14 | 18.67 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 55.83 | 65.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 129.29 | 137.02 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,035 | 1,624 |
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