Cost of living in Mariental is 42% higher than in Mzuzu (without rent).
Rent in Mariental is 73% more expensive than in Mzuzu.
Cost of living including rent in Mariental is 56% higher than in Mzuzu.
Food in Mariental is 50% more expensive than in Mzuzu.
Transport in Mariental is 8% cheaper than in Mzuzu.
| Mariental | Mzuzu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mariental | Mzuzu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.2 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.92 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.96 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 0.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.42 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.11 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.29 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.74 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.06 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.89 $ | 1.39 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.79 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.9 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.76 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.4 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.13 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.66 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.69 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.49 $ | 0.68 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.9 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80 $ | 58.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.5 $ | 43.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 278 $ | 115 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 731 $ | 221 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 366 $ | 313 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 908 $ | 384 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 651 $ | 10,504 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 615 $ | 528 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 772 $ | 367 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.35 % | 12.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.8 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.61 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Haircut | 7.18 $ | 3.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.9 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.2 $ | 26.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 174 $ | 357 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,443 $ | 1,831 $ |