Cost of living in Kananga is 20% higher than in Port Louis (without rent).
Rent in Kananga is 5% more expensive than in Port Louis.
Cost of living including rent in Kananga is 13% higher than in Port Louis.
Food in Kananga is 3% more expensive than in Port Louis.
Transport in Kananga is 181% more expensive than in Port Louis.
| Kananga | Port Louis | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kananga | Port Louis | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.52 $ | 5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.2 $ | 32 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.6 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.21 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.47 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.67 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.66 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.84 $ | 6.37 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.16 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.63 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.92 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.71 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.68 $ | 6.08 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.62 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 95.6 $ | 27.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.64 $ | 19.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.2 $ | 23 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.08 $ | 6.77 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.57 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.14 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.78 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
130 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
199 $ | 45 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.9 $ | 31 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 198 $ | 305 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 652 $ | 560 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 505 $ | 452 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,235 $ | 661 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,038 $ | 1,168 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 514 $ | 1,154 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 814 $ | 522 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.09 % | 6.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.1 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.07 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Haircut | 3.55 $ | 8.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.8 $ | 87.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.2 $ | 61.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 88.2 $ | 223 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,289 $ | 3,888 $ |