Cost of living
Gandajika compared to Matadi
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Overview comparison
GandajikaMatadi
Consumer prices in Matadi are roughly 4% higher than in Gandajika.
Cost of living
| Item | Gandajika | Matadi |
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| Total with rent one person | 848 | 844 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,664 | 2,384 |
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| Without rent one person | 364 | 374 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,060 | 1,023 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 425.08 | 391.83 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 985.91 | 834.18 |
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| Food person | 306 | 259 |
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| Food family | 683 | 892 |
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| Transport person | 54.37 | 46.31 |
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| Transport family | 132.94 | 122.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.98 years | 72.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gandajika | Matadi |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.66 | 8.24 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 47.32 | 32.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.92 | 4.3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 | 2.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.35 | 3.27 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.48 | 1.38 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gandajika | Matadi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 403 | 510.15 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 194.9 | 194.17 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 864.88 | 920.93 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 667.71 | 553.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 141.98 | 131.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 226.47 | 212.24 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.46 | 28.66 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gandajika | Matadi |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.51 | 10.94 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,318 | 5,902 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 530 | 491 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 | 0.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 112.32% | 51.45% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.68 | 5.43 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.01 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gandajika | Matadi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.16 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.59 | 1.73 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.38 | 2.55 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.25 | 5.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.26 | 3.21 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.12 | 6.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.63 | 1.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 1.24 |
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Other
| Item | Gandajika | Matadi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.09 | 29.59 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.25 | 6.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.37 | 23.81 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.73 | 3.62 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.15 | 20.02 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.71 | 57.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 98.59 | 73.88 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,754 | 3,590 |
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