Cost of living in Kinshasa is 23% higher than in Kanye (without rent).
Rent in Kinshasa is 91% more expensive than in Kanye.
Cost of living including rent in Kinshasa is 51% higher than in Kanye.
Food in Kinshasa is 5% cheaper than in Kanye.
Transport in Kinshasa is 227% more expensive than in Kanye.
| Kinshasa | Kanye | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kinshasa | Kanye | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.22 $ | 7.64 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.1 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.52 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.23 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.02 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.06 $ | 0.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.81 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.27 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.41 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.74 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.99 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.85 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.3 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.51 $ | 3.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 66.7 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.5 $ | 19.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 40.1 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.86 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.59 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.69 $ | 2.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
135 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
207 $ | 58.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.6 $ | 92.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 269 $ | 131 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,040 $ | 355 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 827 $ | 224 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,750 $ | 546 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 10,294 $ | 1,396 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 709 $ | 935 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 961 $ | 492 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.37 % | 9.08 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.3 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.29 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Haircut | 4.76 $ | 4.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.8 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.9 $ | 42.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 101 $ | 197 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,879 $ | 3,853 $ |