Cost of living in Rabat is 13% lower than in Kolwezi (without rent).
Rent in Rabat is 29% cheaper than in Kolwezi.
Cost of living including rent in Rabat is 21% lower than in Kolwezi.
Food in Rabat is 15% cheaper than in Kolwezi.
Transport in Rabat is 31% cheaper than in Kolwezi.
| Rabat | Kolwezi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rabat | Kolwezi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.93 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 41 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.14 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.31 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.18 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 1.52 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.56 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.93 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.46 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 9.87 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ | 9.37 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.88 $ | 3.46 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.51 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24 $ | 62.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.52 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.37 $ | 5.92 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.2 $ | 29.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.37 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.92 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.54 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.67 $ | 0.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.3 $ | 131 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.6 $ | 198 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.5 $ | 35.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 229 $ | 216 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 593 $ | 1,047 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 440 $ | 650 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 985 $ | 1,927 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,018 $ | 6,920 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,068 $ | 493 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 593 $ | 1,029 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.63 % | 11.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.2 $ | 63.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.48 $ | 7.96 $ |
| Haircut | 4.21 $ | 3.47 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.3 $ | 62.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.5 $ | 21.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 129 $ | 97.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,427 $ | 4,653 $ |