Cost of living in Meknes is very similar to Morogoro (without rent).
Rent in Meknes is 39% cheaper than in Morogoro.
Cost of living including rent in Meknes is 22% lower than in Morogoro.
Food in Meknes is 8% cheaper than in Morogoro.
Transport in Meknes is 15% more expensive than in Morogoro.
| Meknes | Morogoro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Meknes | Morogoro | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.04 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.2 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.6 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.06 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.28 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.68 $ | 0.4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.3 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.83 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.44 $ | 8.26 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.13 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.77 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.16 $ | 8.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.47 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.01 $ | 1.84 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.41 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.3 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.48 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.43 $ | 10.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.8 $ | 20.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.52 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.4 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.97 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.26 $ | 1.1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.6 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.3 $ | 59.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32 $ | 28.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 143 $ | 263 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 266 $ | 116 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 225 $ | 373 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 390 $ | 226 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,205 $ | 11,744 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 528 $ | 5,778 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 390 $ | 226 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.52 % | 17.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.2 $ | 36.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.11 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Haircut | 2.42 $ | 2.93 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 53.9 $ | 51.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.7 $ | 10.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 145 $ | 316 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,528 $ | 8,524 $ |