Cost of living in Mzimba is 47% higher than in Antsirabe (without rent).
Rent in Mzimba is 101% more expensive than in Antsirabe.
Cost of living including rent in Mzimba is 65% higher than in Antsirabe.
Food in Mzimba is 65% more expensive than in Antsirabe.
Transport in Mzimba is 86% more expensive than in Antsirabe.
| Mzimba | Antsirabe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mzimba | Antsirabe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.54 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.1 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.7 $ | 4.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.35 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.91 $ | 0.83 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.94 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.25 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 7.71 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.38 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.41 $ | 3.32 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.02 $ | 0.09 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.4 $ | 8.06 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.38 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.7 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.1 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.98 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.37 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.74 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.67 $ | 0.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.8 $ | 23 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.1 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.9 $ | 52.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 115 $ | 39.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 222 $ | 153 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 321 $ | 58.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 388 $ | 219 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 10,565 $ | 778 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 544 $ | 492 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 357 $ | 133 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.67 % | 15.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.6 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.41 $ | 6.57 $ |
| Haircut | 3.4 $ | 2.31 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51.8 $ | 98 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.4 $ | 18.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 359 $ | 131 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,875 $ | 11,434 $ |