Cost of living
Sirma compared to Mwanza
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Overview comparison
SirmaMwanza
Consumer prices in Sirma are roughly 5% higher than in Mwanza.
Cost of living
| Item | Sirma | Mwanza |
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| Total with rent one person | 541 | 436 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,293 | 1,153 |
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| Without rent one person | 263 | 236 |
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| Without rent one family | 899 | 756 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 206.98 | 248.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 385.36 | 374.67 |
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| Food person | 168 | 160 |
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| Food family | 405 | 502 |
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| Transport person | 60.43 | 46.3 |
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| Transport family | 161.46 | 130.22 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.71 years | 79.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sirma | Mwanza |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.81 | 2.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.65 | 8.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.99 | 4.01 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 | 0.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.76 | 1.5 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.62 | 0.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sirma | Mwanza |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 284.49 | 217.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 66.61 | 83.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 259.92 | 347.74 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 185.36 | 211.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.37 | 34.23 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.67 | 47.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 55.9 | 65.98 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sirma | Mwanza |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.17 | 21.55 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 11,758 | 12,347 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,677 | 5,216 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 0.13 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.16% | 11.49% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.56 | 9.69 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sirma | Mwanza |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 1.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.47 | 0.38 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.51 | 1.29 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.17 | 14.9 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.65 | 5.19 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.16 | 3.11 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.79 | 0.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 | 0.29 |
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Other
| Item | Sirma | Mwanza |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.55 | 24.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.79 | 3.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.51 | 18.33 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.51 | 4.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.54 | 14.34 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 41.69 | 40.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 105.9 | 146.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,292 | 5,735 |
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