Cost of living
Bandundu compared to Plateaux (Congo (Brazzaville))
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Overview comparison
BandunduPlateaux (Congo (Brazzaville))
Consumer prices in Plateaux (Congo (Brazzaville)) are roughly 20% higher than in Bandundu.
Cost of living
| Item | Bandundu | Plateaux (Congo (Brazzaville)) |
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| Total with rent one person | 514 | 600 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,403 | 1,577 |
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| Without rent one person | 335 | 466 |
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| Without rent one family | 686 | 1,402 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 281.49 | 274.9 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 380.03 | 454.74 |
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| Food person | 210 | 245 |
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| Food family | 626 | 670 |
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| Transport person | 25.09 | 63.88 |
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| Transport family | 70.81 | 190.43 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.57 years | 54.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bandundu | Plateaux (Congo (Brazzaville)) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.25 | 6.05 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.01 | 30.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.41 | 5.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 | 2.07 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.27 | 2.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.63 | 1.06 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bandundu | Plateaux (Congo (Brazzaville)) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 260.09 | 250.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 132.73 | 204.21 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 527.73 | 483.74 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 344.4 | 435.31 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.46 | 45.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.82 | 58.68 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 24.48 | 19.19 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bandundu | Plateaux (Congo (Brazzaville)) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.53 | 9.38 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,531 | 1,415 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 706 | 845 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.7% | 27.77% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.16 | 9.2 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 0.86 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bandundu | Plateaux (Congo (Brazzaville)) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 1.46 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.69 | 1.02 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.78 | 2.09 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.44 | 7.74 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.98 | 3.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.33 | 7.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 1.24 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Bandundu | Plateaux (Congo (Brazzaville)) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.42 | 22.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.71 | 4.74 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.33 | 37.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.04 | 7.65 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.97 | 52.23 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.39 | 90.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 127.32 | 270.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,360 | 5,964 |
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