Cost of living in Bechar is 49% lower than in Kananga (without rent).
Rent in Bechar is 60% cheaper than in Kananga.
Cost of living including rent in Bechar is 54% lower than in Kananga.
Food in Bechar is 40% cheaper than in Kananga.
Transport in Bechar is 90% cheaper than in Kananga.
| Bechar | Kananga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Bechar | Kananga | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.72 $ | 7.52 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.2 $ | 38.2 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.92 $ | 4.6 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 1.8 $ | 
| Capuccino | 0.59 $ | 4.21 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 1.47 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ | 1.07 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.17 $ | 1.67 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.66 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.35 $ | 2.66 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.51 $ | 5.46 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 3.84 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.6 $ | 7.16 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 3.63 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.47 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 2.78 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ | 1.64 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 2.33 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 1.05 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.21 $ | 1.36 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.67 $ | 8.92 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 1.71 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 1.11 $ | 4.68 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.62 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.7 $ | 95.6 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 $ | 1.24 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.34 $ | 5.64 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.9 $ | 30.2 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.31 $ | 3.08 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.58 $ | 2.57 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.09 $ | 1.14 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2 $ | 0.78 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 25.7 $ | 130 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 39.9 $ | 199 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 17.1 $ | 23.9 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 111 $ | 198 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 174 $ | 652 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 168 $ | 505 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 294 $ | 1,235 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,483 $ | 7,038 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 820 $ | 514 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 223 $ | 814 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.61 % | 12.09 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.9 $ | 36.1 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.94 $ | 8.07 $ | 
| Haircut | 2.08 $ | 3.55 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.8 $ | 56.8 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.1 $ | 25.2 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 48.4 $ | 88.2 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,830 $ | 3,289 $ |