Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Democratic Republic of the Congo instead of Namibia, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Namibia
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.95
NAD145.83
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.23
NAD77.58
|
?? | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.83
NAD15.28
|
?? | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.68
NAD12.54
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Namibia
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.88
NAD16.06
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.33
NAD61.15
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.12
NAD93.81
|
?? | |
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.57
NAD47.04
|
?? | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.33
NAD42.72
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.79
NAD14.56
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.77
NAD14.05
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.71
NAD13.07
|
?? | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.83
NAD15.25
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.91
NAD16.77
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.93
NAD17.10
|
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Namibia
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.77
NAD87.49
|
?? | |
| Monthly public transit pass |
$34.08
NAD624.99
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$15,621.70
NAD286,451.95
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$7.10
NAD130.21
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Namibia
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$63.90
NAD1,171.72
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$452.24
NAD8,292.64
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$328.15
NAD6,017.22
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$51.47
NAD943.77
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Namibia
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$169.47
NAD3,107.57
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,302.57
NAD97,232.21
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Namibia
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.49
NAD27.34
|
?? | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.81
NAD33.10
|
?? | |
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.97
NAD54.42
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$34.72
NAD636.62
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.90
NAD89.84
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Namibia
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$37.49
NAD687.48
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$26.97
NAD494.52
|
?? | |
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$70.06
NAD1,284.69
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$69.59
NAD1,276.01
|
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