Cost of living in Essaouira is 20% lower than in Mombasa (without rent).
Rent in Essaouira is 62% more expensive than in Mombasa.
Cost of living including rent in Essaouira is 8% higher than in Mombasa.
Food in Essaouira is very similar to Mombasa.
Transport in Essaouira is 80% cheaper than in Mombasa.
| Essaouira | Mombasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Essaouira | Mombasa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.62 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.2 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.61 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.25 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.6 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.6 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.64 $ | 8.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.64 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.14 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.69 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.15 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.73 $ | 3.25 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.7 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.52 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.37 $ | 9.36 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.6 $ | 11 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.61 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.45 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.19 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.79 $ | 1.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.6 $ | 40.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.1 $ | 62.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.8 $ | 43.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 262 $ | 96.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 411 $ | 531 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 275 $ | 150 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 493 $ | 948 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,194 $ | 5,400 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 770 $ | 3,913 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 446 $ | 321 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.46 % | 12.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.5 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.09 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Haircut | 4.49 $ | 2.02 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.9 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25 $ | 15.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 70.1 $ | 58.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,838 $ | 5,419 $ |