Cost of living in Tanga is 17% lower than in Al-Khums (without rent).
Rent in Tanga is 140% more expensive than in Al-Khums.
Cost of living including rent in Tanga is 39% higher than in Al-Khums.
Food in Tanga is 23% cheaper than in Al-Khums.
Transport in Tanga is 2% cheaper than in Al-Khums.
| Tanga | Al-Khums | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tanga | Al-Khums | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.69 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.5 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.3 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.83 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.33 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.44 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.41 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.63 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.37 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.29 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.33 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.4 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 0.93 $ | 2.44 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.15 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.9 $ | 30.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.76 $ | 8.81 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.8 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.11 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.35 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.73 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.21 $ | 0.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.7 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.3 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.4 $ | 17 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 289 $ | 101 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 359 $ | 191 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 432 $ | 178 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 504 $ | 358 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 14,578 $ | 825 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,841 $ | 243 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 215 $ | 283 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.55 % | 14.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.4 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.51 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Haircut | 2.33 $ | 1.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 42.7 $ | 42 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 12.6 $ | 27.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 269 $ | 74.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,695 $ | 1,048 $ |