Cost of living in Mogadishu is 3% higher than in Nacala (without rent).
Rent in Mogadishu is 73% cheaper than in Nacala.
Cost of living including rent in Mogadishu is 48% lower than in Nacala.
Food in Mogadishu is 15% cheaper than in Nacala.
Transport in Mogadishu is 12% cheaper than in Nacala.
| Mogadishu | Nacala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mogadishu | Nacala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.03 $ | 7.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 51.1 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.47 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.99 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.37 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.62 $ | 0.96 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.82 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.77 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.14 $ | 6.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.19 $ | 6.23 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 25 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.68 $ | 1.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.02 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.79 $ | 29.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.1 $ | 44.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.1 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.83 $ | 5.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.23 $ | 1.14 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
127 $ | 109 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
195 $ | 168 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.9 $ | 36.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 77.3 $ | 869 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 217 $ | 1,424 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 163 $ | 508 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,690 $ | 1,399 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,940 $ | 3,469 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 882 $ | 2,470 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 391 $ | 406 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.73 % | 19.8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.2 $ | 60.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 26 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Haircut | 52.2 $ | 4.51 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.3 $ | 61 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.5 $ | 34 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 74.2 $ | 266 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 890 $ | 5,490 $ |