Cost of living in Kenema is 18% lower than in Bulgan (without rent).
Rent in Kenema is 74% more expensive than in Bulgan.
Cost of living including rent in Kenema is 31% higher than in Bulgan.
Food in Kenema is 13% cheaper than in Bulgan.
Transport in Kenema is 92% more expensive than in Bulgan.
| Kenema | Bulgan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kenema | Bulgan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.91 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.9 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.2 $ | 4.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.59 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.04 $ | 0.8 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.64 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.69 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.34 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.09 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.44 $ | 5.88 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.38 $ | 9.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.31 $ | 1.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.94 $ | 7.34 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.8 $ | 5.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.5 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.54 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.19 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.77 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.65 $ | 1.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.2 $ | 51.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
118 $ | 77.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.8 $ | 13.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 628 $ | 381 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 168 $ | 797 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 885 $ | 492 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 634 $ | 1,352 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,066 $ | 1,600 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,075 $ | 945 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,665 $ | 400 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.62 % | 6.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.6 $ | 68.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.67 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Haircut | 1.47 $ | 5.55 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.3 $ | 88.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 10 $ | 66.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 75.8 $ | 154 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,755 $ | 7,742 $ |