Cost of living
Mara compared to Unguja North
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Overview comparison
MaraUnguja North
Consumer prices in Unguja North are roughly 23% higher than in Mara.
Cost of living
| Item | Mara | Unguja North |
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| Total with rent one person | 373 | 637 |
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| Total with rent family | 916 | 1,263 |
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| Without rent one person | 262 | 332 |
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| Without rent one family | 792 | 947 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 178.96 | 234.69 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 281.11 | 307.81 |
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| Food person | 138 | 179 |
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| Food family | 456 | 496 |
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| Transport person | 47.96 | 39.8 |
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| Transport family | 118.83 | 109.29 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.48 years | 72.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mara | Unguja North |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.79 | 2.1 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 7.74 | 15.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.46 | 6.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 | 0.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.45 | 2.22 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.49 | 0.68 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mara | Unguja North |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 270.73 | 274.54 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 77.92 | 192.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 308.35 | 315.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 210 | 226.35 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.9 | 38.36 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.87 | 65.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 65.45 | 24.19 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mara | Unguja North |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.87 | 17.85 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 11,051 | 14,144 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,848 | 6,778 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 0.14 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.3% | 19.24% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.12 | 8.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.03 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mara | Unguja North |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 1.5 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.43 | 0.99 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.47 | 1.98 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.92 | 4.81 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.02 | 7.75 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.87 | 2.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.69 | 0.62 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.27 |
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Other
| Item | Mara | Unguja North |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.14 | 36.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.71 | 5.48 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.23 | 23.44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.1 | 2.3 |
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| Brand Jeans | 13.9 | 12.67 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 36.61 | 52.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 119.73 | 252.28 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,554 | 7,361 |
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