Cost of living in Mbeya is 17% lower than in Choma (without rent).
Rent in Mbeya is 62% cheaper than in Choma.
Cost of living including rent in Mbeya is 40% lower than in Choma.
Food in Mbeya is 25% cheaper than in Choma.
Transport in Mbeya is 38% more expensive than in Choma.
| Mbeya | Choma | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mbeya | Choma | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
0.74 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.8 $ | 26.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.21 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.64 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.31 $ | 0.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.67 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.63 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.7 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.85 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.42 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.47 $ | 2.64 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 3.63 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.3 $ | 12.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.3 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.89 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.89 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.02 $ | 1.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.9 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.3 $ | 102 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.4 $ | 56.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 66.1 $ | 254 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 110 $ | 561 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 132 $ | 259 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 164 $ | 685 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 11,192 $ | 1,955 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,470 $ | 6,252 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 218 $ | 272 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.12 % | 21.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.5 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.49 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Haircut | 2.92 $ | 4.75 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 45.6 $ | 89.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 10 $ | 18.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 147 $ | 176 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,123 $ | 5,838 $ |