Cost of living in Maroua is 3% lower than in Mutare (without rent).
Rent in Maroua is 17% more expensive than in Mutare.
Cost of living including rent in Maroua is 6% higher than in Mutare.
Food in Maroua is 2% cheaper than in Mutare.
Transport in Maroua is 52% cheaper than in Mutare.
| Maroua | Mutare | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Maroua | Mutare | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.92 $ | 3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.5 $ | 55.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.93 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.61 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.36 $ | 0.78 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.06 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.17 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.16 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.7 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.74 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.49 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.56 $ | 1.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.66 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.9 $ | 26.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.99 $ | 19 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.8 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.14 $ | 8.03 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.36 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.44 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.04 $ | 1.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
82.5 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
127 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.4 $ | 60.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 185 $ | 179 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 360 $ | 302 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 251 $ | 224 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 655 $ | 604 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,772 $ | 249 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 569 $ | 1,381 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 253 $ | 249 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.86 % | 15.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.9 $ | 40.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.51 $ | 10 $ |
| Haircut | 8.14 $ | 6.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 123 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.4 $ | 18.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 361 $ | 54.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,727 $ | 8,744 $ |