Cost of living in Bunia is 50% higher than in Bangui (without rent).
Rent in Bunia is 54% more expensive than in Bangui.
Cost of living including rent in Bunia is 51% higher than in Bangui.
Food in Bunia is 60% more expensive than in Bangui.
Transport in Bunia is 3% more expensive than in Bangui.
| Bunia | Bangui | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bunia | Bangui | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.86 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.5 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.47 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.76 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.5 $ | 0.46 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.98 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.62 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.01 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 6.44 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.01 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.83 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.9 $ | 7.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.02 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.9 $ | 5.76 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.6 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.28 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.56 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.79 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.81 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
130 $ | 36.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
198 $ | 56.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25 $ | 27.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 164 $ | 149 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 336 $ | 310 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 307 $ | 217 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 614 $ | 484 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,480 $ | 1,582 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 497 $ | 853 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 556 $ | 393 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.93 % | 12.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10.1 $ | 22.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.1 $ | 4 $ |
| Haircut | 3.35 $ | 3.75 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55.4 $ | 60.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29.9 $ | 25.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 77.6 $ | 76.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,529 $ | 2,844 $ |