Cost of living in Morogoro is 25% lower than in Jimma (without rent).
Rent in Morogoro is 70% more expensive than in Jimma.
Cost of living including rent in Morogoro is 8% higher than in Jimma.
Food in Morogoro is 26% cheaper than in Jimma.
Transport in Morogoro is 60% more expensive than in Jimma.
| Morogoro | Jimma | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Morogoro | Jimma | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.34 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.3 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.84 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.28 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.4 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.74 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.5 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.26 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.72 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.11 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.55 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.55 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.88 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.84 $ | 4.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.26 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.3 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.3 $ | 3.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.3 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.12 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.39 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.1 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.8 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.1 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.5 $ | 19.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 263 $ | 138 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 116 $ | 311 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 373 $ | 186 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 226 $ | 412 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 11,744 $ | 2,226 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,778 $ | 1,123 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 226 $ | 223 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 17.85 % | 8.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.6 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.67 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Haircut | 2.93 $ | 2.18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51.2 $ | 133 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 10.3 $ | 46.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 316 $ | 86.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,524 $ | 3,148 $ |