Cost of living
Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)) compared to Kasai
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Overview comparison
Beni (Congo (Kinshasa))Kasai
Consumer prices in Kasai are roughly 41% higher than in Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)).
Cost of living
| Item | Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)) | Kasai |
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| Total with rent one person | 606 | 1,232 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,883 | 2,992 |
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| Without rent one person | 429 | 485 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,079 | 1,707 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 305.45 | 534.12 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 591.65 | 1,223.58 |
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| Food person | 319 | 316 |
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| Food family | 940 | 1,132 |
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| Transport person | 40.98 | 19.75 |
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| Transport family | 81.89 | 52.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.91 years | 79.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)) | Kasai |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.96 | 13.39 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 39.31 | 51.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.72 | 8.43 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.03 | 1.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.82 | 2.75 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.64 | 1.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)) | Kasai |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 311.31 | 766.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 135.21 | 444.36 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 808.18 | 1,282.9 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 331.74 | 734.99 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 129.92 | 91.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 223.95 | 113.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.3 | 26.63 |
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Transportation
| Item | Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)) | Kasai |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.26 | 17.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,390 | 3,784 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 552 | 1,468 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.39 | 0.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.79% | 12.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.03 | 5.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.98 | 1.54 |
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Groceries
| Item | Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)) | Kasai |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 1.9 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.17 | 0.79 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.31 | 2.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.27 | 8.47 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.16 | 8.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 13.5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.51 | 1.36 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 0.45 |
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Other
| Item | Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)) | Kasai |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.7 | 100.05 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.67 | 7.82 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.49 | 27.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.49 | 6.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.04 | 109.41 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 61.09 | 124.49 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 69.1 | 321.43 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,480 | 10,170 |
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