Cost of living in Francistown is 26% lower than in Nacala (without rent).
Rent in Francistown is 73% cheaper than in Nacala.
Cost of living including rent in Francistown is 58% lower than in Nacala.
Food in Francistown is 27% cheaper than in Nacala.
Transport in Francistown is 44% cheaper than in Nacala.
| Francistown | Nacala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Francistown | Nacala | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 6.95 $ | 7.58 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.8 $ | 24.3 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.66 $ | 7.09 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 1.02 $ | 
| Capuccino | 2.21 $ | 2.77 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.8 $ | 0.96 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 1.92 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.6 $ | 1.12 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.2 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.44 $ | 3.13 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.32 $ | 15.9 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 6.14 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.43 $ | 6.23 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 3.31 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.48 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.39 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.22 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 1.03 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.5 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 2.01 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.12 $ | 19.2 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 0.87 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 3.48 $ | 1.42 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 0.17 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.7 $ | 17.9 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 $ | 1.22 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.9 $ | 29.5 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.1 $ | 44.1 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.14 $ | 3.28 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.38 $ | 5.7 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.82 $ | 1.31 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.29 $ | 1.14 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 94 $ | 109 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 144 $ | 168 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 13.7 $ | 36.9 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 136 $ | 869 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 328 $ | 1,424 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 171 $ | 508 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 503 $ | 1,399 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,298 $ | 3,469 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 948 $ | 2,470 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,074 $ | 406 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.06 % | 19.8 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.3 $ | 60.5 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.96 $ | 3.53 $ | 
| Haircut | 8.72 $ | 4.51 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.9 $ | 61 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.3 $ | 34 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 115 $ | 266 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,813 $ | 5,490 $ |