Cost of living
Gandajika compared to Kolwezi
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Overview comparison
GandajikaKolwezi
Consumer prices in Kolwezi are roughly 24% higher than in Gandajika.
Cost of living
| Item | Gandajika | Kolwezi |
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| Total with rent one person | 848 | 1,105 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,664 | 2,944 |
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| Without rent one person | 364 | 520 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,060 | 1,474 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 425.08 | 380.82 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 985.91 | 1,633.86 |
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| Food person | 306 | 320 |
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| Food family | 683 | 912 |
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| Transport person | 54.37 | 66.5 |
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| Transport family | 132.94 | 177.31 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.98 years | 81.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gandajika | Kolwezi |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.66 | 10.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 47.32 | 37.56 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.92 | 3.8 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 | 1.27 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.35 | 3.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.48 | 1.79 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gandajika | Kolwezi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 403 | 712.44 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 194.9 | 258.78 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 864.88 | 2,019.9 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 667.71 | 1,176.95 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 141.98 | 153.46 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 226.47 | 197.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.46 | 33.9 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gandajika | Kolwezi |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.51 | 14.22 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,318 | 6,602 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 530 | 464 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 | 0.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 112.32% | 67.33% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.68 | 6.83 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gandajika | Kolwezi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.27 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.59 | 1.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.38 | 2.21 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.25 | 9.85 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.26 | 4.21 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.12 | 8.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.63 | 1.97 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 1.06 |
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Other
| Item | Gandajika | Kolwezi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.09 | 60.81 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.25 | 8.62 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.37 | 24.11 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.73 | 3.16 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.15 | 24.82 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.71 | 57.39 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 98.59 | 94.78 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,754 | 3,707 |
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