Cost of living in Mbandaka is 11% lower than in Tsumeb (without rent).
Rent in Mbandaka is 34% more expensive than in Tsumeb.
Cost of living including rent in Mbandaka is 6% higher than in Tsumeb.
Food in Mbandaka is 30% cheaper than in Tsumeb.
Transport in Mbandaka is 189% more expensive than in Tsumeb.
| Mbandaka | Tsumeb | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mbandaka | Tsumeb | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.64 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.4 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.2 $ | 9.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.11 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.49 $ | 2.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.64 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.7 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.42 $ | 14 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.17 $ | 20.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.6 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.43 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.89 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.88 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.67 $ | 3.14 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.63 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.9 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.71 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.8 $ | 7.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.5 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.19 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.53 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.15 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.8 $ | 1.48 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 52.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
198 $ | 79.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.91 $ | 29 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 189 $ | 197 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 620 $ | 378 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 483 $ | 245 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,155 $ | 477 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,770 $ | 351 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 501 $ | 289 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 794 $ | 876 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.13 % | 9 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.9 $ | 23.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Haircut | 3.46 $ | 7.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55.8 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 10.1 $ | 42.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 87.9 $ | 40.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,212 $ | 5,358 $ |