Cost of living in Bukavu is 35% higher than in Cap-Haitien (without rent).
Rent in Bukavu is 45% more expensive than in Cap-Haitien.
Cost of living including rent in Bukavu is 39% higher than in Cap-Haitien.
Food in Bukavu is 35% more expensive than in Cap-Haitien.
Transport in Bukavu is 81% more expensive than in Cap-Haitien.
| Bukavu | Cap-Haitien | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bukavu | Cap-Haitien | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.36 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.1 $ | 20.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.42 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.98 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.51 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.99 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.15 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.23 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.02 $ | 6.83 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.98 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.71 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ | 7.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.05 $ | 2.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.25 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.05 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.79 $ | 6.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.25 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.55 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.7 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.8 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
131 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
201 $ | 58.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.2 $ | 27.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 159 $ | 154 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 273 $ | 313 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 268 $ | 220 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 503 $ | 467 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,622 $ | 1,483 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 504 $ | 849 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 500 $ | 400 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.05 % | 12.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.1 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.02 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Haircut | 3.37 $ | 4.03 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 49.9 $ | 63.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.4 $ | 28.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 75.1 $ | 102 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,194 $ | 3,328 $ |