Cost of living
Simiyu compared to Kagera
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Overview comparison
SimiyuKagera
Consumer prices in Kagera are roughly 12% higher than in Simiyu.
Cost of living
| Item | Simiyu | Kagera |
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| Total with rent one person | 413 | 749 |
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| Total with rent family | 890 | 1,487 |
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| Without rent one person | 245 | 363 |
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| Without rent one family | 648 | 1,143 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 226.36 | 306.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 354.56 | 560.7 |
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| Food person | 168 | 201 |
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| Food family | 488 | 503 |
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| Transport person | 41.11 | 72.17 |
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| Transport family | 117.2 | 268.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.05 years | 71.95 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Simiyu | Kagera |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.63 | 3.6 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 7.32 | 24.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.34 | 6.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 | 1.31 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.29 | 2.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.86 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Simiyu | Kagera |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 292.25 | 400.66 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 88.66 | 256.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 317.77 | 864.04 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 172.09 | 458.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 29.12 | 19.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.06 | 41.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 68.53 | 25.06 |
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Transportation
| Item | Simiyu | Kagera |
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| Local transport ticket | 22.23 | 15.46 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 12,357 | 14,823 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,509 | 863 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.13 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.28% | 28.45% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.05 | 10.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.97 | 1.24 |
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Groceries
| Item | Simiyu | Kagera |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 0.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.33 | 0.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.46 | 1.82 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.95 | 5.07 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.86 | 3.89 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.95 | 3.11 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.81 | 1.03 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Simiyu | Kagera |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.41 | 25.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.81 | 3.21 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.95 | 17.44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.51 | 1.86 |
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| Brand Jeans | 13.11 | 18.2 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 35.74 | 63.1 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 130.6 | 132.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,271 | 11,377 |
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