Cost of living in Tangier is 31% higher than in Mzuzu (without rent).
Rent in Tangier is 36% more expensive than in Mzuzu.
Cost of living including rent in Tangier is 33% higher than in Mzuzu.
Food in Tangier is 25% more expensive than in Mzuzu.
Transport in Tangier is 61% more expensive than in Mzuzu.
| Tangier | Mzuzu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tangier | Mzuzu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.58 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.9 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.19 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.34 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.1 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.73 $ | 0.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.44 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.91 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.4 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.91 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.25 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.02 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.02 $ | 1.39 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.41 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.9 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.52 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.6 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.9 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.86 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.69 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.43 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ | 0.68 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.9 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
86.6 $ | 58.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.6 $ | 43.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 198 $ | 115 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 441 $ | 221 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 352 $ | 313 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 726 $ | 384 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,621 $ | 10,504 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 871 $ | 528 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 357 $ | 367 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.04 % | 12.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.5 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.67 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Haircut | 3.55 $ | 3.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.4 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29 $ | 26.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 129 $ | 357 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,187 $ | 1,831 $ |