Cost of living in Livingstone is 27% lower than in Tshikapa (without rent).
Rent in Livingstone is 24% cheaper than in Tshikapa.
Cost of living including rent in Livingstone is 26% lower than in Tshikapa.
Food in Livingstone is 15% cheaper than in Tshikapa.
Transport in Livingstone is 63% cheaper than in Tshikapa.
| Livingstone | Tshikapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Livingstone | Tshikapa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.62 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.7 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.56 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.8 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ | 1.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.76 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.9 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.84 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.25 $ | 7.15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15 $ | 8.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.56 $ | 4.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.56 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.3 $ | 105 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12 $ | 5.86 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.9 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.91 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.55 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.27 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.17 $ | 0.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.2 $ | 130 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
101 $ | 201 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.4 $ | 24.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 167 $ | 189 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 409 $ | 610 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 220 $ | 472 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 799 $ | 1,136 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,963 $ | 6,669 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,422 $ | 496 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 305 $ | 794 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.44 % | 12.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.4 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.47 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Haircut | 4.77 $ | 3.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.5 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19 $ | 25 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 175 $ | 87.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,880 $ | 3,264 $ |