Cost of living
Beni (DR Congo) compared to Boma
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Overview comparison
Beni (DR Congo)Boma
Consumer prices in Boma are roughly 5% higher than in Beni (DR Congo).
Cost of living
| Item | Beni (DR Congo) | Boma |
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| Total with rent one person | 811 | 865 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,773 | 2,408 |
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| Without rent one person | 355 | 396 |
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| Without rent one family | 984 | 1,235 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 392.22 | 430.06 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 592.97 | 732.19 |
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| Food person | 280 | 287 |
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| Food family | 771 | 931 |
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| Transport person | 30.08 | 33.85 |
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| Transport family | 87.2 | 118.5 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.14 years | 83.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Beni (DR Congo) | Boma |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.48 | 7.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 38.37 | 44.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.48 | 4.62 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 | 1.86 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.43 | 3.23 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.37 | 1.67 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Beni (DR Congo) | Boma |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 310.37 | 418.6 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 158.63 | 159.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 762.44 | 895.28 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 378.19 | 526.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 135.28 | 147.83 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 186.72 | 167.04 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.2 | 23.76 |
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Transportation
| Item | Beni (DR Congo) | Boma |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.59 | 13.9 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,364 | 5,704 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 528 | 516 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.37 | 0.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.02% | 70.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.81 | 5.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.58 | 1.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Beni (DR Congo) | Boma |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 1.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.08 | 1.55 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.96 | 2.57 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.66 | 4.64 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.87 | 4.31 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.67 | 5.63 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.62 | 1.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 | 1.13 |
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Other
| Item | Beni (DR Congo) | Boma |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.65 | 34.61 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.43 | 7.04 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.66 | 24.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.58 | 3.38 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.41 | 23.97 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 49.32 | 63.71 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 88.49 | 79.53 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,700 | 2,978 |
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