Cost of living in Moroni is 26% lower than in Mbuji-Mayi (without rent).
Rent in Moroni is 64% more expensive than in Mbuji-Mayi.
Cost of living including rent in Moroni is 14% higher than in Mbuji-Mayi.
Food in Moroni is 8% cheaper than in Mbuji-Mayi.
Transport in Moroni is 76% cheaper than in Mbuji-Mayi.
| Moroni | Mbuji-Mayi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Moroni | Mbuji-Mayi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.11 $ | 7.39 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.5 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.81 $ | 4.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.71 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 1.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 4.22 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.39 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.92 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.61 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.97 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.43 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.3 $ | 9.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.64 $ | 4.69 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.59 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.4 $ | 96.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.93 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.35 $ | 5.54 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.7 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.59 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.9 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.29 $ | 0.78 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
67.1 $ | 130 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
103 $ | 202 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
72.4 $ | 23.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 533 $ | 202 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,108 $ | 686 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 641 $ | 532 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,369 $ | 1,358 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,526 $ | 7,374 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,320 $ | 530 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 638 $ | 823 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.8 % | 12 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.4 $ | 37 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.37 $ | 8.12 $ |
| Haircut | 3.98 $ | 3.69 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.7 $ | 25.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 392 $ | 88.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,831 $ | 3,341 $ |