Cost of living in Freetown is 30% lower than in Lubumbashi (without rent).
Rent in Freetown is 75% more expensive than in Lubumbashi.
Cost of living including rent in Freetown is 20% higher than in Lubumbashi.
Food in Freetown is 21% cheaper than in Lubumbashi.
Transport in Freetown is 46% cheaper than in Lubumbashi.
| Freetown | Lubumbashi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Freetown | Lubumbashi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.86 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.9 $ | 38.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.26 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.58 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.03 $ | 1.45 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.64 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.32 $ | 9.12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.13 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.43 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.47 $ | 9.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.31 $ | 3.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.01 $ | 62.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.8 $ | 5.67 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.9 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.51 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.19 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.78 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.65 $ | 0.78 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.1 $ | 131 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
119 $ | 201 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
85.6 $ | 38 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 639 $ | 224 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 171 $ | 1,157 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 880 $ | 691 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 642 $ | 2,132 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,086 $ | 6,922 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,068 $ | 503 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,665 $ | 1,100 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.88 % | 12.08 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.6 $ | 69.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.68 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Haircut | 1.48 $ | 3.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.4 $ | 63.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 10.1 $ | 20.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 76.6 $ | 99.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,835 $ | 4,965 $ |