Cost of living in Bo is 13% higher than in Mzuzu (without rent).
Rent in Bo is 239% more expensive than in Mzuzu.
Cost of living including rent in Bo is 113% higher than in Mzuzu.
Food in Bo is 22% more expensive than in Mzuzu.
Transport in Bo is 4% more expensive than in Mzuzu.
| Bo | Mzuzu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bo | Mzuzu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.88 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.7 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.23 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.58 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.03 $ | 0.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.33 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.19 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.37 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.36 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.32 $ | 1.39 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.03 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.7 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.6 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.52 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.2 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.77 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.65 $ | 0.68 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.4 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
119 $ | 58.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.8 $ | 43.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 625 $ | 115 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 167 $ | 221 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 873 $ | 313 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 634 $ | 384 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,073 $ | 10,504 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,072 $ | 528 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,657 $ | 367 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.69 % | 12.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.9 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.67 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Haircut | 1.47 $ | 3.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.3 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 10 $ | 26.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 75.4 $ | 357 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,790 $ | 1,831 $ |