Cost of living
Kongo Central compared to Nord-Kivu
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Overview comparison
Kongo CentralNord-Kivu
Consumer prices in Nord-Kivu are roughly 35% higher than in Kongo Central.
Cost of living
| Item | Kongo Central | Nord-Kivu |
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| Total with rent one person | 798 | 985 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,423 | 2,493 |
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| Without rent one person | 449 | 573 |
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| Without rent one family | 905 | 1,477 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 351.4 | 494.23 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 441.23 | 1,669.13 |
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| Food person | 333 | 392 |
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| Food family | 749 | 841 |
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| Transport person | 44.29 | 84.53 |
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| Transport family | 120.11 | 208.6 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.56 years | 83.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kongo Central | Nord-Kivu |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.51 | 11.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.48 | 36.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.62 | 4.35 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 | 1.39 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.52 | 3.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.76 | 1.32 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kongo Central | Nord-Kivu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 294.88 | 669.78 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 179.84 | 174.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 415.07 | 1,665.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 312.32 | 1,176.82 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 161.33 | 111.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 236.96 | 157.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.9 | 34.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kongo Central | Nord-Kivu |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.98 | 9.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,919 | 7,751 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 582 | 540 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 | 0.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.6% | 68.58% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.09 | 5.61 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.45 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kongo Central | Nord-Kivu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 | 1.58 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.31 | 0.96 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.33 | 1.99 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.61 | 6.86 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.42 | 4.21 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.11 | 8.9 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.92 | 2.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 | 1.24 |
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Other
| Item | Kongo Central | Nord-Kivu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.06 | 54.42 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.19 | 9.06 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.04 | 28.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.62 | 4.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.13 | 19.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 41.31 | 54.53 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 63.21 | 104.37 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,336 | 3,855 |
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