Cost of living in Kibuye is 20% lower than in Curepipe (without rent).
Rent in Kibuye is 15% cheaper than in Curepipe.
Cost of living including rent in Kibuye is 17% lower than in Curepipe.
Food in Kibuye is 14% cheaper than in Curepipe.
Transport in Kibuye is 35% cheaper than in Curepipe.
| Kibuye | Curepipe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kibuye | Curepipe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.65 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29.3 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.57 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.28 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.76 $ | 0.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.04 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.65 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.32 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.53 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.81 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.92 $ | 5.21 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.1 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.4 $ | 19.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.9 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.87 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.91 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.71 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.01 $ | 1.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.1 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.1 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.1 $ | 29.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 197 $ | 243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 320 $ | 672 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 315 $ | 329 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 553 $ | 819 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 13,891 $ | 1,093 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 831 $ | 554 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 248 $ | 524 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.31 % | 5.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.3 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.92 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Haircut | 1.86 $ | 8.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.3 $ | 63.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.3 $ | 42.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 153 $ | 173 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,821 $ | 3,142 $ |