Cost of living in Bujumbura is 20% lower than in Divo (without rent).
Rent in Bujumbura is 72% cheaper than in Divo.
Cost of living including rent in Bujumbura is 47% lower than in Divo.
Food in Bujumbura is 14% cheaper than in Divo.
Transport in Bujumbura is 4% cheaper than in Divo.
| Bujumbura | Divo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bujumbura | Divo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.58 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.6 $ | 51.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.79 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.38 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.57 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.78 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.17 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.97 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.29 $ | 8.43 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.7 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.8 $ | 8.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.52 $ | 1.24 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.1 $ | 46.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14 $ | 13.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.7 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.99 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.1 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.27 $ | 2.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.1 $ | 112 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.9 $ | 175 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11 $ | 53 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 90.6 $ | 274 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 305 $ | 908 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 266 $ | 747 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 522 $ | 1,650 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,296 $ | 2,110 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 837 $ | 1,275 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 600 $ | 201 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.68 % | 11.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.8 $ | 68.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.95 $ | 8.58 $ |
| Haircut | 3.72 $ | 9.33 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.5 $ | 68.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16 $ | 68.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 107 $ | 168 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,647 $ | 3,100 $ |