Cost of living in Kikwit is 33% higher than in Abomey (without rent).
Rent in Kikwit is 45% more expensive than in Abomey.
Cost of living including rent in Kikwit is 38% higher than in Abomey.
Food in Kikwit is 20% more expensive than in Abomey.
Transport in Kikwit is 160% more expensive than in Abomey.
| Kikwit | Abomey | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kikwit | Abomey | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.78 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.8 $ | 27.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.65 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.12 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.53 $ | 0.72 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.64 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.73 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.42 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.87 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.15 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.61 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.49 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.74 $ | 2.34 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.62 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 95.7 $ | 7.42 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.93 $ | 15.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.4 $ | 26 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.31 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.55 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.14 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.8 $ | 2.33 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
130 $ | 120 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
200 $ | 185 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.7 $ | 52.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 182 $ | 92.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 584 $ | 423 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 455 $ | 123 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,056 $ | 253 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,506 $ | 1,504 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 486 $ | 844 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 782 $ | 67.9 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.96 % | 5.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.9 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Haircut | 3.34 $ | 9.59 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.3 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25 $ | 17 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 87.2 $ | 214 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,187 $ | 6,261 $ |