Cost of living in Tororo is 14% lower than in Bukavu (without rent).
Rent in Tororo is 26% cheaper than in Bukavu.
Cost of living including rent in Tororo is 20% lower than in Bukavu.
Food in Tororo is 11% cheaper than in Bukavu.
Transport in Tororo is 39% cheaper than in Bukavu.
| Tororo | Bukavu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tororo | Bukavu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.73 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.2 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.68 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.44 $ | 1.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.85 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.74 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.82 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.13 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.75 $ | 5.05 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 41.8 $ | 15 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.56 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.69 $ | 5.79 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.7 $ | 29 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.23 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.96 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.33 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.3 $ | 0.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.4 $ | 131 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.1 $ | 201 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
68.6 $ | 25.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 143 $ | 159 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 378 $ | 273 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 197 $ | 268 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 573 $ | 503 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,130 $ | 6,622 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 825 $ | 504 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 161 $ | 500 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.85 % | 12.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42 $ | 27.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.56 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Haircut | 6.3 $ | 3.37 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.2 $ | 49.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.5 $ | 40.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ | 75.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,418 $ | 1,194 $ |