Cost of living in Moshi is 51% lower than in Kumba (without rent).
Rent in Moshi is 26% cheaper than in Kumba.
Cost of living including rent in Moshi is 41% lower than in Kumba.
Food in Moshi is 56% cheaper than in Kumba.
Transport in Moshi is 43% more expensive than in Kumba.
| Moshi | Kumba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Moshi | Kumba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.91 $ | 8.54 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.5 $ | 119 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.26 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.82 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.68 $ | 1.52 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.73 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.65 $ | 2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.09 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ | 7.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.37 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.83 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.84 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.57 $ | 3.41 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.74 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.5 $ | 21.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.8 $ | 7.28 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.9 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.14 $ | 8.45 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.39 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.14 $ | 1.78 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.8 $ | 100 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
104 $ | 153 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61 $ | 51.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 119 $ | 188 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 184 $ | 400 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 200 $ | 270 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 326 $ | 675 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 12,992 $ | 1,961 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,765 $ | 603 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 91.6 $ | 190 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.79 % | 19.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.9 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.76 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Haircut | 2.56 $ | 9.15 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 52.4 $ | 139 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.5 $ | 79.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 148 $ | 515 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,314 $ | 3,382 $ |