Cost of living in Arua is 26% lower than in Kadoma (without rent).
Rent in Arua is 14% cheaper than in Kadoma.
Cost of living including rent in Arua is 21% lower than in Kadoma.
Food in Arua is 21% cheaper than in Kadoma.
Transport in Arua is 49% cheaper than in Kadoma.
| Arua | Kadoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Arua | Kadoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.57 $ | 2.97 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.9 $ | 55.4 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.88 $ | 5.01 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.49 $ | 
| Capuccino | 2.66 $ | 3.08 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.44 $ | 0.5 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 1.19 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.99 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.62 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.74 $ | 1.61 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.77 $ | 9.14 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.77 $ | 6.16 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.13 $ | 6.5 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 3.02 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.68 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 2.16 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.25 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.89 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.61 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 2.34 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 7.07 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.14 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 2.72 $ | 1.26 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.95 $ | 0.66 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.4 $ | 33.3 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.46 $ | 1.2 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.71 $ | 20.9 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.7 $ | 33.7 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.29 $ | 8.3 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.99 $ | 5.28 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.33 $ | 2.68 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.3 $ | 1.51 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 26.7 $ | 34.7 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 40.7 $ | 52.9 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 69.9 $ | 123 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 151 $ | 141 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 362 $ | 632 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 219 $ | 171 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 615 $ | 599 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,144 $ | 1,303 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 836 $ | 1,629 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 162 $ | 303 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.07 % | 14.94 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.7 $ | 50.2 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.21 $ | 9.91 $ | 
| Haircut | 6.35 $ | 6.74 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 33.6 $ | 30.2 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16.9 $ | 18 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ | 246 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,432 $ | 8,828 $ |