Cost of living in Osogbo is 11% higher than in Mbeya (without rent).
Rent in Osogbo is 165% more expensive than in Mbeya.
Cost of living including rent in Osogbo is 63% higher than in Mbeya.
Food in Osogbo is 27% more expensive than in Mbeya.
Transport in Osogbo is 29% cheaper than in Mbeya.
| Osogbo | Mbeya | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Osogbo | Mbeya | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.24 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.1 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.08 $ | 8.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.75 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.48 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.25 $ | 0.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.18 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.05 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.86 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.92 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.13 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.55 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.74 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.29 $ | 1.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.37 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.48 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.3 $ | 14.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.81 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.72 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.13 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.69 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.55 $ | 1.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.4 $ | 26.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.3 $ | 41.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
36.4 $ | 38.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 299 $ | 66.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 668 $ | 110 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 448 $ | 132 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,043 $ | 164 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 795 $ | 11,192 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 349 $ | 5,470 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 97.8 $ | 218 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.61 % | 13.12 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.8 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.11 $ | 5.49 $ |
| Haircut | 1.45 $ | 2.92 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.9 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 12.3 $ | 10 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 36.9 $ | 147 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,017 $ | 2,123 $ |