Cost of living
Kwango compared to Kasai Central
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Overview comparison
KwangoKasai Central
Consumer prices in Kasai Central are roughly 18% higher than in Kwango.
Cost of living
| Item | Kwango | Kasai Central |
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| Total with rent one person | 985 | 1,007 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,978 | 2,115 |
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| Without rent one person | 407 | 527 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,434 | 1,142 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 375.97 | 543.2 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 899.06 | 1,382.12 |
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| Food person | 363 | 353 |
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| Food family | 731 | 662 |
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| Transport person | 140.25 | 100.64 |
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| Transport family | 296.09 | 358.97 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.62 years | 74.15 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kwango | Kasai Central |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.93 | 5.76 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.46 | 38.14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.31 | 4.17 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 | 1.85 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.66 | 4.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.41 | 1.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kwango | Kasai Central |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 496.26 | 699.28 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 203.37 | 211.67 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 983.47 | 1,216.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 610.22 | 729.42 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 116.8 | 121.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 163.42 | 225.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.64 | 19.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kwango | Kasai Central |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.73 | 11.46 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,980 | 7,841 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 423 | 691 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.62 | 0.55 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 128.57% | 57.97% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.19 | 4.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.24 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kwango | Kasai Central |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 | 0.85 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.39 | 1.99 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.98 | 2.19 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.62 | 5.53 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.42 | 2.97 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.42 | 7.45 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.73 | 1.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 1.03 |
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Other
| Item | Kwango | Kasai Central |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.75 | 44.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.89 | 7.14 |
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| Doctors visit | 30.2 | 39.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.96 | 4.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.84 | 20.18 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 53.05 | 53.35 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 76.8 | 94.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,928 | 3,679 |
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