Cost of living
Lushoto compared to Rukwa
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Overview comparison
LushotoRukwa
Consumer prices in Lushoto are roughly 35% higher than in Rukwa.
Cost of living
| Item | Lushoto | Rukwa |
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| Total with rent one person | 421 | 421 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,228 | 1,169 |
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| Without rent one person | 259 | 345 |
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| Without rent one family | 924 | 1,065 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 216.79 | 233.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 332.3 | 363.83 |
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| Food person | 164 | 174 |
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| Food family | 419 | 646 |
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| Transport person | 54.84 | 35.82 |
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| Transport family | 134.43 | 91.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.25 years | 81.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lushoto | Rukwa |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.69 | 3.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 7.34 | 20.53 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.71 | 4.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 | 0.8 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.32 | 2.15 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.87 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lushoto | Rukwa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 232.21 | 344.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 89.27 | 138.59 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 294.14 | 393.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 215.48 | 204.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.53 | 43.97 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.97 | 47.86 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 64.58 | 46.66 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lushoto | Rukwa |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.85 | 12.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 11,652 | 9,663 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,640 | 601 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.18 | 1.08 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.54% | 13.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.93 | 13.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.84 | 1.46 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lushoto | Rukwa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 1.25 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.39 | 0.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.66 | 2.45 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.97 | 8.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.12 | 4.19 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.05 | 6.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.73 | 1.62 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Lushoto | Rukwa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.82 | 35.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.79 | 3.33 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.77 | 15.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.64 | 2.9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 15.18 | 25.08 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 35.04 | 45.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 137.56 | 292.35 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,361 | 1,623 |
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