Cost of living in El Jadida is 37% lower than in Kolwezi (without rent).
Rent in El Jadida is 55% cheaper than in Kolwezi.
Cost of living including rent in El Jadida is 46% lower than in Kolwezi.
Food in El Jadida is 38% cheaper than in Kolwezi.
Transport in El Jadida is 56% cheaper than in Kolwezi.
| El Jadida | Kolwezi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| El Jadida | Kolwezi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.6 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.3 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.19 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.55 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.37 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.42 $ | 1.52 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.42 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.66 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.64 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.58 $ | 9.87 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.1 $ | 9.37 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.87 $ | 3.46 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.46 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25.2 $ | 62.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.48 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.85 $ | 5.92 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.3 $ | 29.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.33 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.41 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.12 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.07 $ | 0.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
20.1 $ | 131 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
31.1 $ | 198 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.3 $ | 35.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 149 $ | 216 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 229 $ | 1,047 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 192 $ | 650 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 329 $ | 1,927 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,083 $ | 6,920 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 680 $ | 493 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 394 $ | 1,029 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5 % | 11.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.5 $ | 63.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.2 $ | 7.96 $ |
| Haircut | 4.57 $ | 3.47 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.9 $ | 62.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.9 $ | 21.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 81.3 $ | 97.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,455 $ | 4,653 $ |