Cost of living in Kolda is 18% higher than in Kisangani (without rent).
Rent in Kolda is 26% more expensive than in Kisangani.
Cost of living including rent in Kolda is 22% higher than in Kisangani.
Food in Kolda is 24% more expensive than in Kisangani.
Transport in Kolda is 32% cheaper than in Kisangani.
| Kolda | Kisangani | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kolda | Kisangani | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.33 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 61.1 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.4 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.26 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.26 $ | 1.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.83 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.67 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.08 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.7 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.49 $ | 4.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25.1 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.66 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29 $ | 5.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.1 $ | 29 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.98 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.7 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.97 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.19 $ | 0.79 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.8 $ | 129 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 201 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.9 $ | 24.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 302 $ | 188 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 881 $ | 419 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 650 $ | 475 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,753 $ | 835 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,474 $ | 6,697 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,409 $ | 494 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 381 $ | 790 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.16 % | 12.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.3 $ | 35.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.38 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Haircut | 10.3 $ | 3.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.4 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.5 $ | 25.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 254 $ | 86.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,936 $ | 3,213 $ |