Cost of living
Lindi compared to Rukwa
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Overview comparison
LindiRukwa
Consumer prices in Lindi are roughly 38% higher than in Rukwa.
Cost of living
| Item | Lindi | Rukwa |
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| Total with rent one person | 519 | 421 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,276 | 1,169 |
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| Without rent one person | 229 | 345 |
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| Without rent one family | 834 | 1,065 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 181.08 | 233.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 346.2 | 363.83 |
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| Food person | 183 | 174 |
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| Food family | 498 | 646 |
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| Transport person | 47.99 | 35.82 |
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| Transport family | 169.62 | 91.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.48 years | 81.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lindi | Rukwa |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.6 | 3.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.76 | 20.53 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.1 | 4.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 | 0.8 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.48 | 2.15 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.68 | 0.87 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lindi | Rukwa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 312.78 | 344.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 69.82 | 138.59 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 250.47 | 393.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 171.15 | 204.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.56 | 43.97 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 68.1 | 47.86 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 68.76 | 46.66 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lindi | Rukwa |
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| Local transport ticket | 20.76 | 12.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 11,764 | 9,663 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,489 | 601 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.12 | 1.08 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.24% | 13.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.36 | 13.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.46 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lindi | Rukwa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 | 1.25 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.39 | 0.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.59 | 2.45 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.79 | 8.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.82 | 4.19 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.8 | 6.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.8 | 1.62 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Lindi | Rukwa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.67 | 35.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.75 | 3.33 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.55 | 15.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.55 | 2.9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 13.9 | 25.08 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 31.57 | 45.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 104.96 | 292.35 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,847 | 1,623 |
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