Cost of living in Casablanca is 10% higher than in Mbandaka (without rent).
Rent in Casablanca is 12% more expensive than in Mbandaka.
Cost of living including rent in Casablanca is 11% higher than in Mbandaka.
Food in Casablanca is 2% more expensive than in Mbandaka.
Transport in Casablanca is 4% more expensive than in Mbandaka.
| Casablanca | Mbandaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Casablanca | Mbandaka | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.3 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.4 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.75 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.08 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.39 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.68 $ | 1.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.6 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.96 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.95 $ | 5.42 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.82 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 7.17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.6 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.9 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.03 $ | 4.67 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.2 $ | 60.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.5 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.58 $ | 5.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.2 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.42 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.89 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.12 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.25 $ | 0.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.7 $ | 129 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.3 $ | 198 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.4 $ | 9.91 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 318 $ | 189 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 531 $ | 620 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 538 $ | 483 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,019 $ | 1,155 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,067 $ | 6,770 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,027 $ | 501 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 506 $ | 794 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.28 % | 12.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.9 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7 $ | 8 $ |
| Haircut | 5.59 $ | 3.46 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 112 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.2 $ | 10.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 182 $ | 87.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,663 $ | 3,212 $ |