Cost of living
Mbanza-Ngungu compared to Mbuji-Mayi
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Overview comparison
Mbanza-NgunguMbuji-Mayi
Consumer prices in Mbuji-Mayi are roughly 10% higher than in Mbanza-Ngungu.
Cost of living
| Item | Mbanza-Ngungu | Mbuji-Mayi |
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| Total with rent one person | 648 | 753 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,874 | 2,337 |
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| Without rent one person | 404 | 452 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,139 | 1,309 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 366.85 | 444.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 794.09 | 1,005.85 |
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| Food person | 248 | 290 |
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| Food family | 874 | 712 |
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| Transport person | 31.2 | 147.94 |
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| Transport family | 96.27 | 376.45 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.27 years | 68.31 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mbanza-Ngungu | Mbuji-Mayi |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.99 | 7.95 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 46.26 | 36.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.05 | 5.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 | 2.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.99 | 4.5 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.78 | 1.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mbanza-Ngungu | Mbuji-Mayi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 413.14 | 497.64 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 171.79 | 185.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 970.17 | 1,530.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 618.22 | 766.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 108.39 | 126.39 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 183.13 | 176.39 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.02 | 24.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mbanza-Ngungu | Mbuji-Mayi |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.08 | 12.16 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,487 | 6,737 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 528 | 459 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 | 0.61 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 67.25% | 98.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.96 | 4.79 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.36 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mbanza-Ngungu | Mbuji-Mayi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 1.02 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.89 | 1.51 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.67 | 2.56 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.86 | 4.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.25 | 3.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.49 | 6.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 1.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 | 1.08 |
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Other
| Item | Mbanza-Ngungu | Mbuji-Mayi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.13 | 37.24 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.59 | 8.78 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.74 | 35.77 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.56 | 3.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.31 | 29.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 45.99 | 62.57 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 103.01 | 78.28 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,879 | 2,942 |
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