Cost of living
Kilimanjaro compared to Coastal (Tanzania)
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Overview comparison
KilimanjaroCoastal (Tanzania)
Consumer prices in Kilimanjaro are roughly 30% higher than in Coastal (Tanzania).
Cost of living
| Item | Kilimanjaro | Coastal (Tanzania) |
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| Total with rent one person | 435 | 771 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,230 | 2,190 |
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| Without rent one person | 272 | 496 |
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| Without rent one family | 901 | 1,345 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 247.52 | 333.35 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 497.57 | 725.66 |
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| Food person | 204 | 268 |
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| Food family | 455 | 911 |
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| Transport person | 69.56 | 54.44 |
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| Transport family | 163.96 | 123.29 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.12 years | 66.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kilimanjaro | Coastal (Tanzania) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.08 | 6.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.71 | 33.44 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.64 | 5.08 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.71 | 2.04 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.82 | 3.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.86 | 1.73 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kilimanjaro | Coastal (Tanzania) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 151.81 | 415.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 94.12 | 173.6 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 306.81 | 905.46 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 320.1 | 488.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.75 | 116.66 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.42 | 161.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 65.23 | 25.11 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kilimanjaro | Coastal (Tanzania) |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.57 | 10.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 10,973 | 5,929 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,543 | 470 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 0.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30% | 69.55% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.73 | 7.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.06 | 1.6 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kilimanjaro | Coastal (Tanzania) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 1.02 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.68 | 1.57 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.27 | 3.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.66 | 3.39 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.56 | 4.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.61 | 5.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.69 | 1.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Kilimanjaro | Coastal (Tanzania) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.61 | 13.02 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.85 | 10.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.3 | 32.91 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.48 | 3.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 10.52 | 25.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 49.75 | 62.76 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 127.62 | 73.3 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,432 | 4,072 |
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