Cost of living in Kisangani is 40% higher than in Kasama (without rent).
Rent in Kisangani is 47% cheaper than in Kasama.
Cost of living including rent in Kisangani is 21% lower than in Kasama.
Food in Kisangani is 29% more expensive than in Kasama.
Transport in Kisangani is 113% more expensive than in Kasama.
| Kisangani | Kasama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kisangani | Kasama | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.7 $ | 5.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.3 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.67 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.13 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.49 $ | 0.7 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.64 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.72 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.38 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.85 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.12 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.62 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.35 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.64 $ | 5.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.7 $ | 1.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.63 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 61.1 $ | 41.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.8 $ | 9.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.23 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.56 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.15 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.79 $ | 1.18 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
201 $ | 83.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.4 $ | 32.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 188 $ | 711 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 419 $ | 925 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 475 $ | 482 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 835 $ | 390 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,697 $ | 1,801 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 494 $ | 10,538 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 790 $ | 106 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.04 % | 21.29 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.4 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.08 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Haircut | 3.43 $ | 4.44 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.4 $ | 65.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.1 $ | 24.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 86.2 $ | 176 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,213 $ | 5,921 $ |