Cost of living in Brits is 57% higher than in Mwanza (without rent).
Rent in Brits is 112% more expensive than in Mwanza.
Cost of living including rent in Brits is 82% higher than in Mwanza.
Food in Brits is 69% more expensive than in Mwanza.
Transport in Brits is 14% cheaper than in Mwanza.
| Brits | Mwanza | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Brits | Mwanza | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.83 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.1 $ | 8.82 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.51 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.9 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.96 $ | 0.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.35 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.67 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.71 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.91 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.27 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.3 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.88 $ | 1.29 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.97 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.6 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.29 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.28 $ | 9.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.1 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.02 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.21 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.12 $ | 0.62 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.9 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98.7 $ | 56.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.3 $ | 58.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 333 $ | 81.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 695 $ | 192 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 380 $ | 259 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 637 $ | 321 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 786 $ | 11,120 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 693 $ | 5,539 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,685 $ | 110 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.31 % | 20.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29 $ | 27.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.85 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Haircut | 5.76 $ | 4.34 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.1 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.2 $ | 15 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 203 $ | 134 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,911 $ | 5,185 $ |