Cost of living
Bandundu compared to Sud-Kivu
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Overview comparison
BandunduSud-Kivu
Consumer prices in Sud-Kivu are roughly 25% higher than in Bandundu.
Cost of living
| Item | Bandundu | Sud-Kivu |
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| Total with rent one person | 514 | 795 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,403 | 1,859 |
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| Without rent one person | 335 | 433 |
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| Without rent one family | 686 | 941 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 281.49 | 341.76 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 380.03 | 581.46 |
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| Food person | 210 | 257 |
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| Food family | 626 | 906 |
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| Transport person | 25.09 | 47.24 |
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| Transport family | 70.81 | 144.96 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.57 years | 66.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bandundu | Sud-Kivu |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.25 | 11.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.01 | 37.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.41 | 4.1 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 | 1.93 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.27 | 5.18 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.63 | 1.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bandundu | Sud-Kivu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 260.09 | 367.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 132.73 | 181.41 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 527.73 | 526.7 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 344.4 | 407.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.46 | 111.61 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.82 | 245.97 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 24.48 | 27.93 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bandundu | Sud-Kivu |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.53 | 10.26 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,531 | 6,092 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 706 | 472 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.7% | 24.62% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.16 | 4.98 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 0.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bandundu | Sud-Kivu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 1.2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.69 | 1.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.78 | 3.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.44 | 3.87 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.98 | 3.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.33 | 7.11 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 1.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 1.07 |
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Other
| Item | Bandundu | Sud-Kivu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.42 | 30.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.71 | 4.16 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.33 | 31.77 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.04 | 3.73 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.97 | 37.24 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.39 | 46.79 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 127.32 | 81.6 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,360 | 1,586 |
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