Cost of living in Gitega is 20% higher than in Aba (without rent).
Rent in Gitega is 57% cheaper than in Aba.
Cost of living including rent in Gitega is 20% lower than in Aba.
Food in Gitega is 31% more expensive than in Aba.
Transport in Gitega is 27% cheaper than in Aba.
| Gitega | Aba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gitega | Aba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.58 $ | 5.13 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.6 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.79 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.57 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.2 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.09 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.33 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.77 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.7 $ | 8.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.53 $ | 1.12 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.1 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.9 $ | 4.51 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.9 $ | 10 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.8 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.96 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.1 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.26 $ | 0.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.1 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.8 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.1 $ | 18.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 88.5 $ | 269 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 300 $ | 452 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 267 $ | 451 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 514 $ | 752 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,299 $ | 544 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 819 $ | 876 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 598 $ | 66.3 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.61 % | 16.88 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.9 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.95 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Haircut | 3.68 $ | 1.46 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.8 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.9 $ | 19.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 106 $ | 88.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,506 $ | 1,345 $ |