Cost of living in Dodoma is 25% lower than in Chimoio (without rent).
Rent in Dodoma is 52% cheaper than in Chimoio.
Cost of living including rent in Dodoma is 41% lower than in Chimoio.
Food in Dodoma is 23% cheaper than in Chimoio.
Transport in Dodoma is 32% cheaper than in Chimoio.
| Dodoma | Chimoio | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dodoma | Chimoio | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.84 $ | 6.63 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.5 $ | 31.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.37 $ | 5.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.87 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ | 1.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.99 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.47 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.06 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.85 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.81 $ | 2.68 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.15 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.8 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11 $ | 16.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.2 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.12 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.37 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.4 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.12 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.4 $ | 52.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.1 $ | 81.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.2 $ | 58.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 183 $ | 442 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 253 $ | 541 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 295 $ | 512 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 373 $ | 848 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 12,314 $ | 3,477 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,816 $ | 2,495 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 197 $ | 315 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.13 % | 17.56 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.83 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Haircut | 2.75 $ | 4.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 48.6 $ | 60.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 12.2 $ | 32.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 245 $ | 266 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,316 $ | 5,527 $ |