Cost of living in Mbuji-Mayi is 23% higher than in Port Sudan (without rent).
Rent in Mbuji-Mayi is 36% cheaper than in Port Sudan.
Cost of living including rent in Mbuji-Mayi is 13% lower than in Port Sudan.
Food in Mbuji-Mayi is 4% cheaper than in Port Sudan.
Transport in Mbuji-Mayi is 152% more expensive than in Port Sudan.
| Mbuji-Mayi | Port Sudan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mbuji-Mayi | Port Sudan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.39 $ | 6.86 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.9 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.6 $ | 7.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.3 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.41 $ | 0.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.67 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.62 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.41 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.85 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.2 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.65 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.02 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.69 $ | 3.12 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 96.9 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.54 $ | 11.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.3 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.96 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.54 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.14 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.78 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
130 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
202 $ | 43.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.3 $ | 58.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 202 $ | 496 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 686 $ | 875 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 532 $ | 887 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,358 $ | 1,503 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,374 $ | 914 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 530 $ | 676 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 823 $ | 181 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12 % | 21.16 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37 $ | 21.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.12 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Haircut | 3.69 $ | 3.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.2 $ | 66.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.2 $ | 27.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 88.6 $ | 60.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,341 $ | 1,914 $ |