Cost of living in Mindelo is 22% higher than in Bubanza (without rent).
Rent in Mindelo is 214% more expensive than in Bubanza.
Cost of living including rent in Mindelo is 77% higher than in Bubanza.
Food in Mindelo is 17% more expensive than in Bubanza.
Transport in Mindelo is 37% more expensive than in Bubanza.
| Mindelo | Bubanza | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mindelo | Bubanza | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.04 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76.4 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.19 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Capuccino | 1 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.57 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.78 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.18 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.13 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.48 $ | 7.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.96 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.36 $ | 2.53 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.79 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.9 $ | 17 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18 $ | 14.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.2 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.66 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.06 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.01 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.81 $ | 2.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
143 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
218 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.9 $ | 11 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 280 $ | 88.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 444 $ | 302 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 365 $ | 262 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 369 $ | 509 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,001 $ | 1,289 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 912 $ | 811 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 203 $ | 602 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9 % | 14.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.3 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.57 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Haircut | 2.51 $ | 3.67 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.5 $ | 59.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.9 $ | 16.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 79.4 $ | 106 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,068 $ | 10,477 $ |