Cost of living in Beni Suef is 59% lower than in Mbuji-Mayi (without rent).
Rent in Beni Suef is 73% cheaper than in Mbuji-Mayi.
Cost of living including rent in Beni Suef is 65% lower than in Mbuji-Mayi.
Food in Beni Suef is 49% cheaper than in Mbuji-Mayi.
Transport in Beni Suef is 93% cheaper than in Mbuji-Mayi.
| Beni Suef | Mbuji-Mayi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Beni Suef | Mbuji-Mayi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.43 $ | 7.39 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.3 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.07 $ | 4.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.83 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.29 $ | 1.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.69 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.43 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.71 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.72 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.01 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.35 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.16 $ | 9.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.85 $ | 4.69 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.54 $ | 96.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.57 $ | 5.54 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.19 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.66 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.4 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.08 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.24 $ | 0.78 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
8.57 $ | 130 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
13.4 $ | 202 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.73 $ | 23.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 88.3 $ | 202 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 141 $ | 686 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 142 $ | 532 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 217 $ | 1,358 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 615 $ | 7,374 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 300 $ | 530 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 138 $ | 823 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.9 % | 12 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11 $ | 37 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.49 $ | 8.12 $ |
| Haircut | 2.09 $ | 3.69 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23 $ | 25.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 54.2 $ | 88.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,334 $ | 3,341 $ |