Cost of living in Mohammedia is 10% higher than in Mzimba (without rent).
Rent in Mohammedia is 24% more expensive than in Mzimba.
Cost of living including rent in Mohammedia is 16% higher than in Mzimba.
Food in Mohammedia is 17% more expensive than in Mzimba.
Transport in Mohammedia is 55% cheaper than in Mzimba.
| Mohammedia | Mzimba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mohammedia | Mzimba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.02 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.6 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.61 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.12 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.14 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.69 $ | 0.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.9 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.55 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.33 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.48 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.12 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.11 $ | 1.41 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.9 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.48 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.72 $ | 10.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.5 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.48 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.65 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.16 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.14 $ | 0.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.1 $ | 38.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.2 $ | 60.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.4 $ | 43.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 232 $ | 115 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 484 $ | 222 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 231 $ | 321 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 821 $ | 388 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,406 $ | 10,565 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 967 $ | 544 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 662 $ | 357 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.07 % | 12.67 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.5 $ | 35.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.22 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Haircut | 5 $ | 3.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 115 $ | 51.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.5 $ | 26.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 143 $ | 359 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,666 $ | 1,875 $ |