Cost of living in Mufulira is 49% lower than in Lubumbashi (without rent).
Rent in Mufulira is 69% more expensive than in Lubumbashi.
Cost of living including rent in Mufulira is 8% higher than in Lubumbashi.
Food in Mufulira is 43% cheaper than in Lubumbashi.
Transport in Mufulira is 78% cheaper than in Lubumbashi.
| Mufulira | Lubumbashi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mufulira | Lubumbashi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.78 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18 $ | 38.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.19 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.16 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.62 $ | 1.45 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.55 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.41 $ | 9.12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.31 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.27 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.23 $ | 9.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.56 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.38 $ | 3.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.55 $ | 1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.1 $ | 62.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.78 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.41 $ | 5.67 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.2 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.11 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.53 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.27 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.16 $ | 0.78 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.8 $ | 131 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.3 $ | 201 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.9 $ | 38 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 788 $ | 224 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 449 $ | 1,157 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 525 $ | 691 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 235 $ | 2,132 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,954 $ | 6,922 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 10,488 $ | 503 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 111 $ | 1,100 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.14 % | 12.08 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.6 $ | 69.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.53 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Haircut | 4.71 $ | 3.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 40.8 $ | 63.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.6 $ | 20.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 178 $ | 99.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,911 $ | 4,965 $ |