Cost of living
Beni (DR Congo) compared to Mbandaka
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Overview comparison
Beni (DR Congo)Mbandaka
Consumer prices in Mbandaka are roughly 8% higher than in Beni (DR Congo).
Cost of living
| Item | Beni (DR Congo) | Mbandaka |
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| Total with rent one person | 811 | 811 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,773 | 1,798 |
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| Without rent one person | 355 | 461 |
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| Without rent one family | 984 | 1,025 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 392.22 | 389.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 592.97 | 1,009.94 |
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| Food person | 280 | 282 |
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| Food family | 771 | 651 |
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| Transport person | 30.08 | 75.61 |
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| Transport family | 87.2 | 189.26 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.14 years | 83.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Beni (DR Congo) | Mbandaka |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.48 | 4.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 38.37 | 43.97 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.48 | 5.58 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 | 1.59 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.43 | 4.7 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.37 | 1.26 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Beni (DR Congo) | Mbandaka |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 310.37 | 516.84 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 158.63 | 189.09 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 762.44 | 1,003.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 378.19 | 701.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 135.28 | 140.98 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 186.72 | 177.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.2 | 11.63 |
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Transportation
| Item | Beni (DR Congo) | Mbandaka |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.59 | 10.93 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,364 | 5,853 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 528 | 460 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.37 | 0.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.02% | 58.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.81 | 6.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.58 | 0.64 |
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Groceries
| Item | Beni (DR Congo) | Mbandaka |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 0.46 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.08 | 1.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.96 | 1.75 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.66 | 4.29 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.87 | 2.88 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.67 | 6.61 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.62 | 1.72 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 | 1.15 |
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Other
| Item | Beni (DR Congo) | Mbandaka |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.65 | 39.62 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.43 | 8.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.66 | 30.32 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.58 | 4.12 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.41 | 10.82 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 49.32 | 48.47 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 88.49 | 93.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,700 | 3,453 |
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