Cost of living in Tanga is 21% lower than in Bangui (without rent).
Rent in Tanga is 65% more expensive than in Bangui.
Cost of living including rent in Tanga is 16% higher than in Bangui.
Food in Tanga is 27% cheaper than in Bangui.
Transport in Tanga is 21% cheaper than in Bangui.
| Tanga | Bangui | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tanga | Bangui | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.69 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.5 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.3 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.83 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.33 $ | 0.46 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.44 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.41 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.63 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 6.44 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.37 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.29 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.33 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.4 $ | 7.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 0.93 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.15 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.9 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.76 $ | 5.76 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.8 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.11 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.35 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.73 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.21 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.7 $ | 36.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.3 $ | 56.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.4 $ | 27.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 289 $ | 149 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 359 $ | 310 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 432 $ | 217 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 504 $ | 484 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 14,578 $ | 1,582 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,841 $ | 853 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 215 $ | 393 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.55 % | 12.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.4 $ | 22.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.51 $ | 4 $ |
| Haircut | 2.33 $ | 3.75 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 42.7 $ | 60.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 12.6 $ | 25.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 269 $ | 76.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,695 $ | 2,844 $ |