Cost of living in Kara is 5% lower than in Libreville (without rent).
Rent in Kara is 8% cheaper than in Libreville.
Cost of living including rent in Kara is 7% lower than in Libreville.
Food in Kara is 17% more expensive than in Libreville.
Transport in Kara is 55% cheaper than in Libreville.
| Kara | Libreville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kara | Libreville | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.02 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.5 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.15 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.84 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.91 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.29 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.04 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.78 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.59 $ | 7.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.73 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.39 $ | 8.52 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.15 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.82 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.96 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.66 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.93 $ | 2.93 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.59 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.35 $ | 9.51 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.6 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.03 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.09 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 1.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
88.7 $ | 48 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
137 $ | 73.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.6 $ | 23.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 100 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 336 $ | 404 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 234 $ | 293 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 435 $ | 569 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,211 $ | 1,339 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 444 $ | 993 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 556 $ | 500 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.04 % | 10.62 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.7 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.45 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Haircut | 3.03 $ | 6.37 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 31.7 $ | 79.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.3 $ | 46.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 109 $ | 238 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,908 $ | 6,344 $ |