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Cheaper overall| Expense | Serekunda | Bakau | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.50 | $2.97 | Bakau |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $13.99 | $11.88 | Bakau |
| Cappuccino | $1.05 | $0.89 | Bakau |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $79.29 | $67.32 | Bakau |
| Monthly public transport pass | $12.83 | $10.89 | Bakau |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $33.81 | $28.71 | Bakau |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.79 | $8.32 | Bakau |
| Fitness club membership | $9.79 | $8.32 | Bakau |
| Cinema ticket | $2.57 | $2.18 | Bakau |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $136 | $111 | Bakau |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $94.65 | $77.14 | Bakau |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $284 | $231 | Bakau |
| Total single-person budget | $328 | $275 | Bakau |
| Average net salary | $212 | $180 |
Bakau is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Serekunda runs about $328 versus $275 in Bakau — a difference of roughly 16%.
Salary-adjusted, Bakau leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Serekunda · Full cost of living in Bakau