Cost of living in Wau is 33% lower than in Mbandaka (without rent).
Rent in Wau is 41% cheaper than in Mbandaka.
Cost of living including rent in Wau is 37% lower than in Mbandaka.
Food in Wau is 25% cheaper than in Mbandaka.
Transport in Wau is 66% cheaper than in Mbandaka.
| Wau | Mbandaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wau | Mbandaka | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.13 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.53 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.83 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 1.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.77 $ | 5.42 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.27 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.66 $ | 7.17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.4 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.8 $ | 4.67 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.2 $ | 60.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.15 $ | 5.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.4 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.44 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.86 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.26 $ | 0.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.2 $ | 129 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.7 $ | 198 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.6 $ | 9.91 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 148 $ | 189 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 304 $ | 620 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 219 $ | 483 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 467 $ | 1,155 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,508 $ | 6,770 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 831 $ | 501 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 392 $ | 794 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.62 % | 12.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.4 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.11 $ | 8 $ |
| Haircut | 3.85 $ | 3.46 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.8 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.8 $ | 10.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 88.1 $ | 87.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,034 $ | 3,212 $ |