Cost of living in Dar es Salaam is 12% higher than in Bahir Dar (without rent).
Rent in Dar es Salaam is 25% cheaper than in Bahir Dar.
Cost of living including rent in Dar es Salaam is 10% lower than in Bahir Dar.
Food in Dar es Salaam is 13% cheaper than in Bahir Dar.
Transport in Dar es Salaam is 334% more expensive than in Bahir Dar.
| Dar es Salaam | Bahir Dar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dar es Salaam | Bahir Dar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.56 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.3 $ | 28 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.34 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.51 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.4 $ | 0.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.78 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.67 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.27 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.74 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.11 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.52 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.4 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.84 $ | 4.04 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.3 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.14 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.2 $ | 3.76 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.1 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.96 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.55 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.16 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.9 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.8 $ | 78 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.5 $ | 121 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.2 $ | 45 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 238 $ | 324 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 697 $ | 633 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 441 $ | 442 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,146 $ | 1,084 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,041 $ | 2,505 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,974 $ | 1,635 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 274 $ | 218 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 18.16 % | 12.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.2 $ | 63.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.68 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Haircut | 3.31 $ | 2.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51.1 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 10.4 $ | 46.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 315 $ | 86.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,603 $ | 3,177 $ |