Cost of living in Arusha is very similar to Bahir Dar (without rent).
Rent in Arusha is 55% cheaper than in Bahir Dar.
Cost of living including rent in Arusha is 32% lower than in Bahir Dar.
Food in Arusha is 13% cheaper than in Bahir Dar.
Transport in Arusha is 170% more expensive than in Bahir Dar.
| Arusha | Bahir Dar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Arusha | Bahir Dar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.06 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.1 $ | 28 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.59 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.83 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.8 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.76 $ | 0.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.7 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.56 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.21 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.67 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.16 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.79 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.55 $ | 4.04 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25.8 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.9 $ | 3.76 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.5 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.71 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.84 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.99 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.02 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34 $ | 78 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.1 $ | 121 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
72.2 $ | 45 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 92.9 $ | 324 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 320 $ | 633 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 149 $ | 442 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 288 $ | 1,084 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 12,914 $ | 2,505 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,837 $ | 1,635 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 201 $ | 218 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.66 % | 12.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.7 $ | 63.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.68 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Haircut | 2.95 $ | 2.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 54.7 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 12.8 $ | 46.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 110 $ | 86.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,043 $ | 3,177 $ |