Cost of living in Rutana is 7% lower than in Ndola (without rent).
Rent in Rutana is 81% cheaper than in Ndola.
Cost of living including rent in Rutana is 55% lower than in Ndola.
Food in Rutana is 22% more expensive than in Ndola.
Transport in Rutana is 68% cheaper than in Ndola.
| Rutana | Ndola | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rutana | Ndola | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.62 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.7 $ | 26.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.81 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.54 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.19 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.05 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.24 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.76 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.7 $ | 6.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.53 $ | 2.66 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17 $ | 67.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.1 $ | 12.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 7.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.91 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.13 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.25 $ | 1.17 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.1 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.8 $ | 102 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.1 $ | 33 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 88.9 $ | 693 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 302 $ | 1,504 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 265 $ | 474 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 511 $ | 508 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,295 $ | 1,978 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 819 $ | 10,025 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 602 $ | 128 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.68 % | 21.12 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.1 $ | 8.86 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.94 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Haircut | 3.73 $ | 4.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.6 $ | 89.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.9 $ | 18.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 105 $ | 177 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,510 $ | 5,892 $ |