Cost of living in Boma is 45% higher than in Aryanah (without rent).
Rent in Boma is 92% more expensive than in Aryanah.
Cost of living including rent in Boma is 64% higher than in Aryanah.
Food in Boma is 48% more expensive than in Aryanah.
Transport in Boma is 235% more expensive than in Aryanah.
| Boma | Aryanah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Boma | Aryanah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.78 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.3 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.63 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.04 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.54 $ | 0.66 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.62 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.74 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.41 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.87 $ | 5.88 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.12 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.6 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.44 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.76 $ | 3.45 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.63 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.2 $ | 9.82 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.95 $ | 2.95 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.3 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.31 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.57 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.16 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.81 $ | 1.2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
128 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
200 $ | 51.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25 $ | 23.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 182 $ | 130 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 580 $ | 276 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 447 $ | 207 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,042 $ | 413 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,405 $ | 1,104 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 480 $ | 708 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 786 $ | 307 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.02 % | 11.8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.4 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.92 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Haircut | 3.28 $ | 2.99 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.2 $ | 97.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.2 $ | 42 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 86.8 $ | 105 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,175 $ | 3,306 $ |