Cost of living in Harare is 28% higher than in Kisangani (without rent).
Rent in Harare is 7% more expensive than in Kisangani.
Cost of living including rent in Harare is 18% higher than in Kisangani.
Food in Harare is 12% more expensive than in Kisangani.
Transport in Harare is 93% more expensive than in Kisangani.
| Harare | Kisangani | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Harare | Kisangani | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.03 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 54.8 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.5 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.09 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.77 $ | 1.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.18 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.1 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.13 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.44 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.23 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.24 $ | 4.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.99 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.5 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.61 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.2 $ | 5.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.2 $ | 29 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.93 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.67 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.6 $ | 0.79 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.3 $ | 129 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.3 $ | 201 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
124 $ | 24.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 254 $ | 188 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 576 $ | 419 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 326 $ | 475 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 900 $ | 835 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,328 $ | 6,697 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,332 $ | 494 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 381 $ | 790 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.99 % | 12.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 61.9 $ | 35.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Haircut | 7.18 $ | 3.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.9 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.2 $ | 25.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 249 $ | 86.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,755 $ | 3,213 $ |