Cost of living in Cairo is 10% lower than in Dodoma (without rent).
Rent in Cairo is 41% cheaper than in Dodoma.
Cost of living including rent in Cairo is 25% lower than in Dodoma.
Food in Cairo is 19% cheaper than in Dodoma.
Transport in Cairo is 5% cheaper than in Dodoma.
| Cairo | Dodoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cairo | Dodoma | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.97 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.3 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.24 $ | 7.37 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.56 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.34 $ | 0.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.5 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.41 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.58 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.04 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.33 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.44 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.13 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.71 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.78 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.84 $ | 1.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.21 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.83 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.73 $ | 11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.51 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.23 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.09 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.61 $ | 1.12 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.3 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.9 $ | 59.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.49 $ | 29.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 121 $ | 183 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 266 $ | 253 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 197 $ | 295 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 389 $ | 373 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 626 $ | 12,314 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 388 $ | 5,816 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 152 $ | 197 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.85 % | 16.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.8 $ | 35 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.21 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Haircut | 2.75 $ | 2.75 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.3 $ | 48.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37.9 $ | 12.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 92.9 $ | 245 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,916 $ | 6,316 $ |