Cost of living in Gafsa is 8% lower than in Dodoma (without rent).
Rent in Gafsa is 50% cheaper than in Dodoma.
Cost of living including rent in Gafsa is 29% lower than in Dodoma.
Food in Gafsa is 9% cheaper than in Dodoma.
Transport in Gafsa is 66% cheaper than in Dodoma.
| Gafsa | Dodoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gafsa | Dodoma | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.18 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.7 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.67 $ | 7.37 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.65 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.16 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.09 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.65 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.63 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.59 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.5 $ | 1.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.7 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.23 $ | 11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.46 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.71 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.08 $ | 1.12 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.1 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.4 $ | 59.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.4 $ | 29.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 89.5 $ | 183 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 148 $ | 253 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 119 $ | 295 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 198 $ | 373 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 651 $ | 12,314 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 347 $ | 5,816 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 295 $ | 197 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.89 % | 16.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.7 $ | 35 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.24 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Haircut | 1.99 $ | 2.75 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.9 $ | 48.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.5 $ | 12.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 59.4 $ | 245 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 978 $ | 6,316 $ |