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