Cost of living in Toamasina is 4% higher than in Mwanza (without rent).
Rent in Toamasina is 9% cheaper than in Mwanza.
Cost of living including rent in Toamasina is very similar to Mwanza.
Food in Toamasina is 12% more expensive than in Mwanza.
Transport in Toamasina is 32% cheaper than in Mwanza.
| Toamasina | Mwanza | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Toamasina | Mwanza | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.2 $ | 8.82 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.26 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.17 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.69 $ | 0.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.74 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.56 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.09 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.78 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.45 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.75 $ | 1.29 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.03 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.4 $ | 9.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.9 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.91 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.47 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.64 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.82 $ | 0.62 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.9 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.6 $ | 56.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.4 $ | 58.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 97.8 $ | 81.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 164 $ | 192 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 120 $ | 259 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 437 $ | 321 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 770 $ | 11,120 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 491 $ | 5,539 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 151 $ | 110 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.1 % | 20.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.9 $ | 27.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.61 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Haircut | 2.13 $ | 4.34 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 54.5 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.5 $ | 15 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 133 $ | 134 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,499 $ | 5,185 $ |