Cost of living
Damua compared to Makaya
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Overview comparison
DamuaMakaya
Consumer prices in Makaya are roughly 4% higher than in Damua.
Cost of living
| Item | Damua | Makaya |
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| Total with rent one person | 422 | 511 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,263 | 1,294 |
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| Without rent one person | 270 | 245 |
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| Without rent one family | 714 | 873 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 159.82 | 156.51 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 384.28 | 434.98 |
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| Food person | 174 | 145 |
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| Food family | 373 | 479 |
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| Transport person | 54.51 | 43.99 |
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| Transport family | 145.06 | 137.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 53.76 years | 65.6 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Damua | Makaya |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.47 | 3.57 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.94 | 15.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.88 | 3.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 | 1.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.83 | 1.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.41 | 0.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Damua | Makaya |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 189.3 | 228.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 108.43 | 134.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 513.89 | 434.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 336.49 | 268.08 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.53 | 35.5 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.2 | 39.99 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.64 | 6.72 |
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Transportation
| Item | Damua | Makaya |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.83 | 9.46 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,601 | 2,364 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,023 | 870 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 | 0.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.2% | 9.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.18 | 3.49 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Damua | Makaya |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 | 0.59 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.48 | 0.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.05 | 1.06 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.5 | 4.76 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.98 | 3.48 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.92 | 4.87 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.77 | 0.57 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 | 0.26 |
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Other
| Item | Damua | Makaya |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.22 | 20.5 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.42 | 2.99 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.68 | 15.7 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.95 | 2.25 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.57 | 31.28 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 48.56 | 52.75 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 63.75 | 81.48 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,190 | 1,709 |
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