Cost of living in Kolwezi is 59% higher than in Carrefour (without rent).
Rent in Kolwezi is 100% more expensive than in Carrefour.
Cost of living including rent in Kolwezi is 77% higher than in Carrefour.
Food in Kolwezi is 57% more expensive than in Carrefour.
Transport in Kolwezi is 97% more expensive than in Carrefour.
| Kolwezi | Carrefour | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kolwezi | Carrefour | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.6 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.3 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.36 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.44 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.52 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.07 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.53 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.34 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.32 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.87 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.55 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.37 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.46 $ | 2.84 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.92 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 62.4 $ | 14 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.92 $ | 6.34 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.7 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.29 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.53 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.52 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.8 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
131 $ | 38 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
198 $ | 58.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.5 $ | 27.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 216 $ | 156 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,047 $ | 316 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 650 $ | 226 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,927 $ | 483 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,920 $ | 1,505 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 493 $ | 851 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,029 $ | 405 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.94 % | 12.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 63.1 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.96 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Haircut | 3.47 $ | 4.04 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.2 $ | 63.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.4 $ | 28.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 97.5 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,653 $ | 3,354 $ |