Cost of living in Bubanza is 22% higher than in Petion-Ville (without rent).
Rent in Bubanza is 37% cheaper than in Petion-Ville.
Cost of living including rent in Bubanza is 4% lower than in Petion-Ville.
Food in Bubanza is 37% more expensive than in Petion-Ville.
Transport in Bubanza is 9% cheaper than in Petion-Ville.
| Bubanza | Petion-Ville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bubanza | Petion-Ville | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.58 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.6 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.79 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.38 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.55 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.94 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.2 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.07 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.26 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.78 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.5 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.53 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17 $ | 14 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.2 $ | 6.37 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.9 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.92 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.13 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.27 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
10.9 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.9 $ | 58.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11 $ | 27 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 88.9 $ | 153 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 302 $ | 317 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 262 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 509 $ | 474 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,289 $ | 1,502 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 811 $ | 845 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 602 $ | 404 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.73 % | 12.45 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.1 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.96 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Haircut | 3.67 $ | 4.05 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.7 $ | 63.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16.1 $ | 28.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 106 $ | 102 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,477 $ | 3,336 $ |