Cost of living in Buea is 28% higher than in Dar es Salaam (without rent).
Rent in Buea is 49% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam.
Cost of living including rent in Buea is 9% lower than in Dar es Salaam.
Food in Buea is 67% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam.
Transport in Buea is 75% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam.
| Buea | Dar es Salaam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Buea | Dar es Salaam | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.68 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 119 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.81 $ | 7.34 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.57 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.3 $ | 0.4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.77 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.01 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.7 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.73 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.03 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.64 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 0.85 $ | 1.84 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.2 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.24 $ | 10.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.5 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.65 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.39 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.8 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.78 $ | 0.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98.4 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
151 $ | 58.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34 $ | 37.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 45.6 $ | 238 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 160 $ | 697 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 61.3 $ | 441 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 152 $ | 1,146 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,969 $ | 5,041 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 345 $ | 5,974 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 182 $ | 274 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.2 % | 18.16 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17 $ | 55.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.57 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Haircut | 9.17 $ | 3.31 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 137 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.6 $ | 10.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 42.9 $ | 315 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,365 $ | 8,603 $ |