Cost of living
Kasai-Oriental compared to Kongo Central
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Overview comparison
Kasai-OrientalKongo Central
Consumer prices in Kasai-Oriental are roughly 36% higher than in Kongo Central.
Cost of living
| Item | Kasai-Oriental | Kongo Central |
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| Total with rent one person | 919 | 798 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,905 | 1,423 |
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| Without rent one person | 542 | 449 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,466 | 905 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 472.5 | 351.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,365.43 | 441.23 |
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| Food person | 271 | 333 |
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| Food family | 632 | 749 |
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| Transport person | 140.53 | 44.29 |
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| Transport family | 267.93 | 120.11 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.06 years | 79.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kasai-Oriental | Kongo Central |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.2 | 4.51 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 32.35 | 34.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.86 | 4.62 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 | 2 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.97 | 5.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.22 | 1.76 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kasai-Oriental | Kongo Central |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 644.72 | 294.88 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 191.04 | 179.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,198.56 | 415.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 721.74 | 312.32 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 138.73 | 161.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 194.44 | 236.96 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.53 | 27.9 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kasai-Oriental | Kongo Central |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.75 | 10.98 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 9,014 | 6,919 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 582 | 582 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 | 0.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69% | 12.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.91 | 5.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kasai-Oriental | Kongo Central |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 1.41 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.83 | 2.31 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.47 | 3.33 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.95 | 3.61 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.41 | 3.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.3 | 5.11 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.48 | 0.92 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 | 1.39 |
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Other
| Item | Kasai-Oriental | Kongo Central |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.43 | 26.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.61 | 3.19 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.93 | 34.04 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.42 | 3.62 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.36 | 42.13 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 60.04 | 41.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 76.22 | 63.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,764 | 1,336 |
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