Cost of living
Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)) compared to Kongo Central
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Overview comparison
Beni (Congo (Kinshasa))Kongo Central
Consumer prices in Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)) are roughly 2% higher than in Kongo Central.
Cost of living
| Item | Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)) | Kongo Central |
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| Total with rent one person | 606 | 798 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,883 | 1,423 |
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| Without rent one person | 429 | 449 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,079 | 905 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 305.45 | 351.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 591.65 | 441.23 |
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| Food person | 319 | 333 |
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| Food family | 940 | 749 |
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| Transport person | 40.98 | 44.29 |
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| Transport family | 81.89 | 120.11 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.91 years | 79.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)) | Kongo Central |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.96 | 4.51 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 39.31 | 34.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.72 | 4.62 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.03 | 2 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.82 | 5.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.64 | 1.76 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)) | Kongo Central |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 311.31 | 294.88 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 135.21 | 179.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 808.18 | 415.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 331.74 | 312.32 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 129.92 | 161.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 223.95 | 236.96 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.3 | 27.9 |
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Transportation
| Item | Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)) | Kongo Central |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.26 | 10.98 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,390 | 6,919 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 552 | 582 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.39 | 0.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.79% | 12.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.03 | 5.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.98 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)) | Kongo Central |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 1.41 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.17 | 2.31 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.31 | 3.33 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.27 | 3.61 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.16 | 3.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 5.11 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.51 | 0.92 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 1.39 |
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Other
| Item | Beni (Congo (Kinshasa)) | Kongo Central |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.7 | 26.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.67 | 3.19 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.49 | 34.04 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.49 | 3.62 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.04 | 42.13 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 61.09 | 41.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 69.1 | 63.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,480 | 1,336 |
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