Cost of living
Lubumbashi compared to Gandajika
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Overview comparison
LubumbashiGandajika
Consumer prices in Lubumbashi are roughly 32% higher than in Gandajika.
Cost of living
| Item | Lubumbashi | Gandajika |
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| Total with rent one person | 820 | 848 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,422 | 1,664 |
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| Without rent one person | 536 | 364 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,607 | 1,060 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 482.14 | 425.08 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,845.61 | 985.91 |
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| Food person | 301 | 306 |
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| Food family | 685 | 683 |
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| Transport person | 101.05 | 54.37 |
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| Transport family | 282.34 | 132.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.98 years | 69.98 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lubumbashi | Gandajika |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.68 | 8.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 38.64 | 47.32 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.6 | 3.92 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.12 | 1.68 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.89 | 3.35 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.54 | 1.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lubumbashi | Gandajika |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 748.69 | 403 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 187.48 | 194.9 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,983.88 | 864.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,007.84 | 667.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 111.03 | 141.98 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 172.24 | 226.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.96 | 27.46 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lubumbashi | Gandajika |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.6 | 13.51 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,567 | 5,318 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 497 | 530 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 | 0.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 51.89% | 112.32% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.94 | 5.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lubumbashi | Gandajika |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.76 | 1.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.77 | 1.59 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.49 | 2.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.5 | 6.25 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.78 | 3.26 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.51 | 8.12 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.42 | 1.63 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 | 1.27 |
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Other
| Item | Lubumbashi | Gandajika |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 72.64 | 39.09 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.6 | 9.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.89 | 31.37 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3 | 2.73 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.16 | 24.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 59.28 | 57.71 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 82.25 | 98.59 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,601 | 3,754 |
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