Cost of living in Francistown is very similar to Pointe-Noire (without rent).
Rent in Francistown is very similar to Pointe-Noire.
Cost of living including rent in Francistown is very similar to Pointe-Noire.
Food in Francistown is 3% more expensive than in Pointe-Noire.
Transport in Francistown is 28% cheaper than in Pointe-Noire.
| Francistown | Pointe-Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Francistown | Pointe-Noire | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.95 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.8 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.66 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.21 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.8 $ | 0.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.6 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.44 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.32 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.43 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.12 $ | 7.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.48 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.7 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.9 $ | 6.67 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.1 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.14 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.38 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.82 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.29 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
94 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 61 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.7 $ | 25.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 136 $ | 167 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 328 $ | 347 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 171 $ | 247 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 503 $ | 539 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,298 $ | 1,550 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 948 $ | 906 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,074 $ | 423 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.06 % | 12.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.3 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.96 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Haircut | 8.72 $ | 4.44 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.9 $ | 66 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.3 $ | 30.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 115 $ | 119 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,813 $ | 3,758 $ |