Cost of living
Bas-Congo compared to Haut-Lomami
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Overview comparison
Bas-CongoHaut-Lomami
Consumer prices in Haut-Lomami are roughly 15% higher than in Bas-Congo.
Cost of living
| Item | Bas-Congo | Haut-Lomami |
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| Total with rent one person | 939 | 960 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,901 | 2,344 |
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| Without rent one person | 441 | 399 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,054 | 1,293 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 412.57 | 501.08 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 817.01 | 1,432 |
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| Food person | 247 | 289 |
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| Food family | 935 | 786 |
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| Transport person | 44.74 | 79.16 |
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| Transport family | 89.28 | 142.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.58 years | 70.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bas-Congo | Haut-Lomami |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.89 | 8.92 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 44.99 | 40.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.24 | 3.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.6 | 1.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.29 | 2.95 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.26 | 1.66 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bas-Congo | Haut-Lomami |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 472.24 | 638.99 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 168.27 | 201.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,239.46 | 1,943.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 635.85 | 1,121.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 116.53 | 111.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 218.08 | 178.07 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.36 | 40.85 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bas-Congo | Haut-Lomami |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.72 | 13.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,870 | 5,874 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 500 | 547 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 | 1.04 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.23% | 60.31% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.44 | 5.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1 | 1.42 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bas-Congo | Haut-Lomami |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.65 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.4 | 0.95 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.55 | 2.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.42 | 8.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.23 | 4.82 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.02 | 8.44 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.33 | 1.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 | 1.19 |
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Other
| Item | Bas-Congo | Haut-Lomami |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.14 | 74.48 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.65 | 6.89 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.25 | 29.79 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.7 | 3.47 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.64 | 18.61 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 53.4 | 70.94 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 73.85 | 111.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,864 | 4,844 |
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