Cost of living in Tripoli is 22% higher than in Tshikapa (without rent).
Rent in Tripoli is 13% more expensive than in Tshikapa.
Cost of living including rent in Tripoli is 18% higher than in Tshikapa.
Food in Tripoli is 48% more expensive than in Tshikapa.
Transport in Tripoli is 67% cheaper than in Tshikapa.
| Tripoli | Tshikapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tripoli | Tshikapa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.5 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.9 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.63 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.01 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.81 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.81 $ | 1.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.93 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.14 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.69 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 7.15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.85 $ | 8.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.9 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.98 $ | 4.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.35 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.2 $ | 105 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.1 $ | 5.86 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 41.3 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.77 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.86 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.47 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.53 $ | 0.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
155 $ | 130 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
240 $ | 201 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.1 $ | 24.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 241 $ | 189 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 446 $ | 610 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 340 $ | 472 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 631 $ | 1,136 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,542 $ | 6,669 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,238 $ | 496 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,154 $ | 794 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.47 % | 12.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.4 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.01 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Haircut | 10.2 $ | 3.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.7 $ | 25 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 437 $ | 87.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,063 $ | 3,264 $ |