Cost of living in Nacala is 22% higher than in Dar es Salaam (without rent).
Rent in Nacala is 167% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam.
Cost of living including rent in Nacala is 93% higher than in Dar es Salaam.
Food in Nacala is 40% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam.
Transport in Nacala is 28% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam.
| Nacala | Dar es Salaam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nacala | Dar es Salaam | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.58 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.3 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.09 $ | 7.34 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.77 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.96 $ | 0.4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.92 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.12 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.13 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.14 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.23 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.2 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.42 $ | 1.84 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.17 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.9 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29.5 $ | 10.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 44.1 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.28 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.7 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.31 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.14 $ | 0.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
168 $ | 58.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
36.9 $ | 37.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 869 $ | 238 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,424 $ | 697 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 508 $ | 441 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,399 $ | 1,146 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,469 $ | 5,041 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,470 $ | 5,974 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 406 $ | 274 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.8 % | 18.16 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.5 $ | 55.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.53 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Haircut | 4.51 $ | 3.31 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34 $ | 10.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 266 $ | 315 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,490 $ | 8,603 $ |