Cost of living in Mbeya is 30% lower than in Blantyre (without rent).
Rent in Mbeya is 20% cheaper than in Blantyre.
Cost of living including rent in Mbeya is 27% lower than in Blantyre.
Food in Mbeya is 15% cheaper than in Blantyre.
Transport in Mbeya is 59% cheaper than in Blantyre.
| Mbeya | Blantyre | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mbeya | Blantyre | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
0.74 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.8 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.21 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 1 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.64 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.31 $ | 0.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.67 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.63 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.7 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.85 $ | 6.42 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.42 $ | 8.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.47 $ | 0.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 3.63 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.3 $ | 21.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.3 $ | 17 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.89 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.89 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.02 $ | 0.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.9 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.3 $ | 34.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.4 $ | 24.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 66.1 $ | 123 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 110 $ | 285 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 132 $ | 180 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 164 $ | 469 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 11,192 $ | 10,628 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,470 $ | 406 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 218 $ | 604 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.12 % | 12.65 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.5 $ | 43.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.49 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Haircut | 2.92 $ | 2.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 45.6 $ | 61.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 10 $ | 35.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 147 $ | 378 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,123 $ | 607 $ |