Cost of living in Khouribga is 6% lower than in Mbeya (without rent).
Rent in Khouribga is very similar to Mbeya.
Cost of living including rent in Khouribga is 4% lower than in Mbeya.
Food in Khouribga is very similar to Mbeya.
Transport in Khouribga is 53% cheaper than in Mbeya.
| Khouribga | Mbeya | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Khouribga | Mbeya | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.07 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.3 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.62 $ | 8.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.22 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.31 $ | 0.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.15 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.74 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.12 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.65 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.63 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.98 $ | 1.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.69 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.8 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.79 $ | 14.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.6 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.97 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.09 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.04 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.89 $ | 1.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19 $ | 26.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.7 $ | 41.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.8 $ | 38.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 92.9 $ | 66.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 206 $ | 110 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 143 $ | 132 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 308 $ | 164 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 827 $ | 11,192 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 409 $ | 5,470 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 206 $ | 218 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.72 % | 13.12 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.4 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.13 $ | 5.49 $ |
| Haircut | 3.61 $ | 2.92 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.3 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 20.5 $ | 10 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 52.2 $ | 147 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,070 $ | 2,123 $ |