Cost of living in Mekelle is 45% higher than in Tanga (without rent).
Rent in Mekelle is 5% cheaper than in Tanga.
Cost of living including rent in Mekelle is 14% higher than in Tanga.
Food in Mekelle is 73% more expensive than in Tanga.
Transport in Mekelle is 15% cheaper than in Tanga.
| Mekelle | Tanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mekelle | Tanga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.79 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.2 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.63 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.02 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 0.33 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.28 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.69 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.07 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.68 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.63 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.84 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.05 $ | 0.93 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.9 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.32 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.88 $ | 8.76 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.3 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.74 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.26 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.66 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.4 $ | 1.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.1 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 55.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.8 $ | 18.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 206 $ | 289 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 427 $ | 359 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 340 $ | 432 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 614 $ | 504 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,211 $ | 14,578 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,421 $ | 5,841 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 179 $ | 215 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.95 % | 15.55 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.5 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.68 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Haircut | 1.93 $ | 2.33 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 37.7 $ | 42.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.4 $ | 12.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 84.4 $ | 269 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,137 $ | 5,695 $ |