Cost of living
Benue compared to Gusau
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Overview comparison
BenueGusau
Consumer prices in Gusau are roughly 34% higher than in Benue.
Cost of living
| Item | Benue | Gusau |
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| Total with rent one person | 417 | 503 |
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| Total with rent family | 928 | 1,722 |
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| Without rent one person | 206 | 290 |
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| Without rent one family | 801 | 943 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 201.29 | 264.87 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 259.3 | 579.11 |
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| Food person | 201 | 204 |
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| Food family | 480 | 458 |
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| Transport person | 59.91 | 43.73 |
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| Transport family | 144.87 | 113.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.14 years | 71.25 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Benue | Gusau |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.6 | 2.89 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.06 | 35.3 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.28 | 3.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 | 1.12 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.23 | 2.77 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.29 | 0.4 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Benue | Gusau |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 338.68 | 308.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 143.78 | 259.58 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 205.36 | 1,070.46 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 323.97 | 441.05 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 4.2 | 17.15 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 7.3 | 25.11 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 3.84 | 29.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | Benue | Gusau |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.51 | 24.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 752 | 1,951 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 810 | 1,304 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.7 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 5.31% | 9.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.23 | 9.67 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.64 | 0.56 |
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Groceries
| Item | Benue | Gusau |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 1.79 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.8 | 1.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.97 | 1.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.07 | 3.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.24 | 2.79 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.33 | 4.48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.18 | 1.97 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Benue | Gusau |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 3.62 | 24.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 0.86 | 6.23 |
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| Doctors visit | 3.07 | 5.96 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.53 | 1.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.38 | 17.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.71 | 76.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 162.49 | 125.73 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,925 | 1,790 |
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