Cost of living in M'Sila is 27% lower than in Kitwe (without rent).
Rent in M'Sila is 84% cheaper than in Kitwe.
Cost of living including rent in M'Sila is 65% lower than in Kitwe.
Food in M'Sila is 21% cheaper than in Kitwe.
Transport in M'Sila is 80% cheaper than in Kitwe.
| M'Sila | Kitwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| M'Sila | Kitwe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.86 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.9 $ | 21.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.72 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.37 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.52 $ | 0.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.12 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.44 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.3 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.06 $ | 6.35 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.29 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.41 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.65 $ | 1.75 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.15 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16 $ | 33 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.81 $ | 8.21 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.8 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.79 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.59 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.05 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.58 $ | 1.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
14.2 $ | 54.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.8 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.5 $ | 31.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 77.3 $ | 708 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 60.6 $ | 743 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 134 $ | 485 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 246 $ | 354 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 418 $ | 1,953 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 622 $ | 10,481 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 170 $ | 111 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.24 % | 21.22 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.02 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Haircut | 2.45 $ | 4.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.4 $ | 30 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 95.8 $ | 177 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,588 $ | 5,870 $ |