| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Western Africa Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 6.69 $ | Low | 436th/555 | 7th/26 | 1st/3 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 45.54 $ | Low | 380th/537 | 7th/24 | 3rd/3 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.91 $ | Moderate | 210th/410 | 2nd/23 | 2nd/3 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.49 $ | Very Low | 492th/534 | 18th/26 | 1st/3 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.51 $ | Very Low | 442th/488 | 13th/23 | 1st/3 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.02 $ | Moderate | 234th/553 | 1st/26 | 1st/3 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.08 $ | Low | 427th/551 | 5th/26 | 1st/3 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.46 $ | Very Low | 460th/552 | 14th/26 | 2nd/3 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Western Africa Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.33 $ | Very High | 1st/554 | 1st/26 | 1st/3 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.38 $ | Low | 362th/553 | 1st/25 | 1st/3 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.33 $ | High | 208th/550 | 1st/26 | 1st/3 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.71 $ | Low | 369th/554 | 3rd/26 | 1st/3 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.71 $ | Low | 339th/534 | 7th/25 | 1st/2 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.89 $ | Low | 396th/549 | 9th/26 | 2nd/3 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 3.72 $ | Very Low | 472th/535 | 15th/26 | 1st/3 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.41 $ | Moderate | 236th/544 | 4th/26 | 2nd/3 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.64 $ | Very Low | 448th/552 | 15th/26 | 2nd/3 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.81 $ | Low | 390th/529 | 8th/25 | 3rd/3 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.38 $ | Moderate | 281st/540 | 1st/26 | 1st/3 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.20 $ | Very High | 100th/539 | 1st/26 | 1st/3 |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.05 $ | High | 138th/536 | 1st/25 | 1st/3 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.78 $ | Very Low | 447th/526 | 11st/26 | 2nd/3 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.53 $ | Very Low | 476th/545 | 17th/26 | 2nd/3 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.38 $ | Very Low | 464th/532 | 15th/23 | 2nd/3 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.19 $ | Very Low | 418th/521 | 15th/23 | 1st/3 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.09 $ | Low | 342th/486 | 6th/21 | 1st/3 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2.46 $ | ||||
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Western Africa Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.25 $ | Moderate | 278th/487 | 4th/23 | 1st/3 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 35.04 $ | Low | 266th/405 | 8th/17 | 3rd/3 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.50 $ | ||||
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.98 $ | ||||
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 3.40 $ | ||||
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.06 $ | Low | 385th/555 | 17th/26 | 2nd/3 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 8,000.00 $ | ||||
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 9,646.34 $ | Very Low | 518th/519 | 24th/25 | 3rd/3 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Western Africa Ranking |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 57.51 $ | Very Low | 475th/533 | 14th/24 | 3rd/3 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 18.12 $ | Moderate | 299th/555 | 9th/26 | 3rd/3 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 38.38 $ | Moderate | 267th/549 | 13th/26 | 3rd/3 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Western Africa Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 46.28 $ | Moderate | 241st/537 | 6th/26 | 2nd/3 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 15.76 $ | Low | 279th/401 | 7th/17 | 2nd/2 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 $ | ||||
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Western Africa Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 461.37 $ | Low | 264th/411 | 5th/25 | 2nd/3 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 18,222.91 $ | High | 124th/379 | 3rd/22 | 2nd/3 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Western Africa Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 14.71 $ | Very Low | 511st/511 | 23th/23 | 3rd/3 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 18.54 $ | Very Low | 466th/470 | 21st/23 | 3rd/3 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 33.33 $ | Very Low | 521st/523 | 25th/26 | 3rd/3 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 48.26 $ | Very Low | 440th/479 | 21st/24 | 3rd/3 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Western Africa Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 533.95 $ | Low | 423th/549 | 9th/25 | 3rd/3 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 250.77 $ | Very Low | 486th/547 | 15th/25 | 3rd/3 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,084.72 $ | Low | 413th/546 | 12th/26 | 3rd/3 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 435.52 $ | Very Low | 492th/545 | 17th/26 | 3rd/3 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Western Africa Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 266.17 $ | Low | 334th/507 | 2nd/22 | 2nd/3 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 137.96 $ | Low | 389th/503 | 2nd/22 | 2nd/3 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Western Africa Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 157.68 $ | Very Low | 547th/551 | 23th/26 | 2nd/3 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 26.75 | Very High | 8th/516 | 1st/18 | 1st/2 |