Cost of living in Hohoe is 25% lower than in Kinshasa (without rent).
Rent in Hohoe is 64% cheaper than in Kinshasa.
Cost of living including rent in Hohoe is 45% lower than in Kinshasa.
Food in Hohoe is 3% more expensive than in Kinshasa.
Transport in Hohoe is 77% cheaper than in Kinshasa.
| Hohoe | Kinshasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hohoe | Kinshasa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.03 $ | 6.22 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.2 $ | 37.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.93 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.64 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.68 $ | 1.06 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.93 $ | 1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.27 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.87 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.8 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.3 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.14 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.61 $ | 4.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.92 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.5 $ | 66.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.14 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.4 $ | 4.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.9 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.91 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.21 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.38 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.01 $ | 0.69 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.7 $ | 135 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.2 $ | 207 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47.8 $ | 17.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 74.6 $ | 269 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 242 $ | 1,040 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 247 $ | 827 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 923 $ | 1,750 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,599 $ | 10,294 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 850 $ | 709 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 126 $ | 961 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 24.26 % | 12.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.4 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.86 $ | 8.29 $ |
| Haircut | 2.83 $ | 4.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 33.8 $ | 56.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.4 $ | 24.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 57.1 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,484 $ | 3,879 $ |