Cost of living in Kibuye is 8% lower than in Mzimba (without rent).
Rent in Kibuye is 13% more expensive than in Mzimba.
Cost of living including rent in Kibuye is very similar to Mzimba.
Food in Kibuye is 8% more expensive than in Mzimba.
Transport in Kibuye is 56% cheaper than in Mzimba.
| Kibuye | Mzimba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kibuye | Mzimba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.65 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29.3 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.57 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.28 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.76 $ | 0.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.04 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.65 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.32 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.53 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.81 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.92 $ | 1.41 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.1 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.4 $ | 10.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.9 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.87 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.91 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.71 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.01 $ | 0.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.1 $ | 38.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.1 $ | 60.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.1 $ | 43.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 197 $ | 115 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 320 $ | 222 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 315 $ | 321 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 553 $ | 388 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 13,891 $ | 10,565 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 831 $ | 544 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 248 $ | 357 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.31 % | 12.67 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.3 $ | 35.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.92 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Haircut | 1.86 $ | 3.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.3 $ | 51.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.3 $ | 26.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 153 $ | 359 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,821 $ | 1,875 $ |