Cost of living in Bizerte is 38% lower than in Bujumbura (without rent).
Rent in Bizerte is 35% cheaper than in Bujumbura.
Cost of living including rent in Bizerte is 37% lower than in Bujumbura.
Food in Bizerte is 35% cheaper than in Bujumbura.
Transport in Bizerte is 83% cheaper than in Bujumbura.
| Bizerte | Bujumbura | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bizerte | Bujumbura | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.29 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.8 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.94 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.57 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.19 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.58 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.89 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 7.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.57 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.53 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.59 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.29 $ | 2.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.16 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.56 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.92 $ | 14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.6 $ | 12 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.04 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.99 $ | 8.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.17 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.17 $ | 2.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
10 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.6 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.1 $ | 11 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 67 $ | 90.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 163 $ | 305 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 96 $ | 266 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 247 $ | 522 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 456 $ | 1,296 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 212 $ | 837 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 280 $ | 600 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.07 % | 14.68 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.9 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.64 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Haircut | 3.1 $ | 3.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.2 $ | 60.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.7 $ | 16 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 109 $ | 107 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,861 $ | 10,647 $ |