Cost of living in Kourou is 4% higher than in Namur (without rent).
Rent in Kourou is 32% more expensive than in Namur.
Cost of living including rent in Kourou is 18% higher than in Namur.
Food in Kourou is 5% more expensive than in Namur.
Transport in Kourou is 17% cheaper than in Namur.
| Kourou | Namur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Kourou | Namur | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 12.6 $ | 15.2 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 53.2 $ | 65.6 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.79 $ | 10.5 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.48 $ | 4.23 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.83 $ | 4.29 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.9 $ | 2.91 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 $ | 1.04 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.96 $ | 2.67 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.17 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 6.7 $ | 4.45 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.8 $ | 15.3 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 12.6 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 27.1 $ | 14 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.38 $ | 2.77 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 2.01 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ | 2.51 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.82 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 1.78 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 0.32 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.11 $ | 3.21 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.75 $ | 6.01 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.46 $ | 1.75 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 9.5 $ | 8.21 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.72 $ | 1.96 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 52.8 $ | 57 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 1.82 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ | 26.9 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.8 $ | 28 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.01 $ | 18.4 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.08 $ | 4.5 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.61 $ | 2.99 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.34 $ | 2.51 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 117 $ | 120 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 181 $ | 185 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 59.2 $ | 46.5 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 644 $ | 541 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,310 $ | 873 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,298 $ | 615 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,498 $ | 1,025 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,563 $ | 4,402 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,020 $ | 3,517 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,234 $ | 2,281 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.96 % | 3.22 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.5 $ | 26.4 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11 $ | 8.87 $ | 
| Haircut | 19 $ | 20.7 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 127 $ | 94.2 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 97.1 $ | 103 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 851 $ | 625 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,918 $ | 13,119 $ |