Cost of living in Helwan is 55% lower than in Kinshasa (without rent).
Rent in Helwan is 78% cheaper than in Kinshasa.
Cost of living including rent in Helwan is 67% lower than in Kinshasa.
Food in Helwan is 45% cheaper than in Kinshasa.
Transport in Helwan is 89% cheaper than in Kinshasa.
| Helwan | Kinshasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Helwan | Kinshasa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.51 $ | 6.22 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.8 $ | 37.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.19 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.37 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.32 $ | 1.06 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.64 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.45 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.36 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.87 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.33 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.53 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.59 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.47 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.86 $ | 4.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.19 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 5.52 $ | 66.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.78 $ | 4.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.6 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.73 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.06 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.97 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.02 $ | 0.69 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.2 $ | 135 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.4 $ | 207 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.56 $ | 17.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 88 $ | 269 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 161 $ | 1,040 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 137 $ | 827 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 262 $ | 1,750 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 672 $ | 10,294 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 335 $ | 709 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 145 $ | 961 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.2 % | 12.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.9 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.88 $ | 8.29 $ |
| Haircut | 2.25 $ | 4.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.7 $ | 56.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.8 $ | 24.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 71.4 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,650 $ | 3,879 $ |