Cost of living in Mangochi is 13% higher than in Stone Town (without rent).
Rent in Mangochi is 47% cheaper than in Stone Town.
Cost of living including rent in Mangochi is 24% lower than in Stone Town.
Food in Mangochi is 10% more expensive than in Stone Town.
Transport in Mangochi is 58% more expensive than in Stone Town.
| Mangochi | Stone Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Mangochi | Stone Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.89 $ | 4.06 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.1 $ | 22.5 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.65 $ | 4.25 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.72 $ | 
| Capuccino | 2.22 $ | 1.91 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.9 $ | 0.67 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 1.21 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.76 $ | 0.61 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.84 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.88 $ | 1.6 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.14 $ | 5.06 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.99 $ | 3.95 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.72 $ | 4.11 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 2.64 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 0.94 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 0.75 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.72 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.27 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.25 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.03 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.2 $ | 6.42 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.19 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 1.22 $ | 1.79 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.12 $ | 0.3 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.5 $ | 18.5 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.32 $ | 1.07 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.8 $ | 6.78 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17 $ | 23.6 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.8 $ | 3.12 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.57 $ | 3.3 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.74 $ | 2.02 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.69 $ | 1.33 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 32.2 $ | 29.2 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 49.9 $ | 45.1 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 36.9 $ | 34.9 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 116 $ | 338 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 243 $ | 347 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 262 $ | 365 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 410 $ | 386 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 10,497 $ | 17,934 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 486 $ | 5,852 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 453 $ | 223 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.55 % | 13.86 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.9 $ | 21.4 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.64 $ | 8.38 $ | 
| Haircut | 3.24 $ | 1.77 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55.8 $ | 36.8 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30 $ | 11.2 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 362 $ | 264 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,378 $ | 4,409 $ |