Cost of living in Matadi is 129% higher than in Suez (without rent).
Rent in Matadi is 240% more expensive than in Suez.
Cost of living including rent in Matadi is 171% higher than in Suez.
Food in Matadi is 133% more expensive than in Suez.
Transport in Matadi is 246% more expensive than in Suez.
| Matadi | Suez | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Matadi | Suez | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.66 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.5 $ | 11 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.62 $ | 4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.07 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.52 $ | 0.32 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.62 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.76 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.45 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.86 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.2 $ | 8.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.55 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 0.11 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.38 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.76 $ | 2.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.63 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 61 $ | 9.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.93 $ | 2.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.5 $ | 8.06 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.29 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.55 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.15 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.79 $ | 1.05 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 7.77 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
199 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25 $ | 8.97 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 183 $ | 87 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 585 $ | 58 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 455 $ | 144 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,045 $ | 115 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,484 $ | 571 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 481 $ | 254 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 784 $ | 115 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.97 % | 7.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.9 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.92 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Haircut | 3.33 $ | 2.29 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.1 $ | 72.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25 $ | 13.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 85.5 $ | 67.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,194 $ | 1,757 $ |