Cost of living
Kisangani compared to Boma
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Overview comparison
KisanganiBoma
Consumer prices in Kisangani are roughly 0% higher than in Boma.
Cost of living
| Item | Kisangani | Boma |
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| Total with rent one person | 887 | 865 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,138 | 2,408 |
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| Without rent one person | 376 | 396 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,483 | 1,235 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 381.41 | 430.06 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 846.19 | 732.19 |
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| Food person | 307 | 287 |
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| Food family | 621 | 931 |
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| Transport person | 87.79 | 33.85 |
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| Transport family | 185.89 | 118.5 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.59 years | 83.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kisangani | Boma |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.36 | 7.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.3 | 44.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.31 | 4.62 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.07 | 1.86 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.58 | 3.23 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.38 | 1.67 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kisangani | Boma |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 441.07 | 418.6 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 204.21 | 159.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 828.5 | 895.28 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 461.49 | 526.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 158.1 | 147.83 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 198.28 | 167.04 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.59 | 23.76 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kisangani | Boma |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.83 | 13.9 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,876 | 5,704 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 425 | 516 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.76 | 0.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.61% | 70.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.02 | 5.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kisangani | Boma |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 | 1.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.75 | 1.55 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.24 | 2.57 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.28 | 4.64 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.1 | 4.31 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.52 | 5.63 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.47 | 1.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 1.13 |
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Other
| Item | Kisangani | Boma |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.41 | 34.61 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.91 | 7.04 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.93 | 24.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4 | 3.38 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.33 | 23.97 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 55.84 | 63.71 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 87.75 | 79.53 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,060 | 2,978 |
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