Cost of living
Mangochi compared to Mzimba
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Overview comparison
MangochiMzimba
Consumer prices in Mangochi are roughly 4% higher than in Mzimba.
Cost of living
| Item | Mangochi | Mzimba |
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| Total with rent one person | 552 | 582 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,257 | 1,198 |
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| Without rent one person | 250 | 360 |
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| Without rent one family | 802 | 848 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 210.01 | 218.76 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 346.39 | 388.66 |
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| Food person | 204 | 243 |
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| Food family | 556 | 593 |
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| Transport person | 33.49 | 57.64 |
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| Transport family | 103.49 | 237.31 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.36 years | 85.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mangochi | Mzimba |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.03 | 4.19 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.62 | 20.19 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.88 | 5.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 | 0.8 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.58 | 2.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.71 | 0.92 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mangochi | Mzimba |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 308.56 | 359.8 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 139.58 | 118.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 441.24 | 309.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 229.3 | 232 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.56 | 42.69 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.77 | 70.19 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 48.4 | 46.76 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mangochi | Mzimba |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.83 | 13.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 12,538 | 11,020 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 604 | 609 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 | 1.03 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.13% | 11.96% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.29 | 8.51 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 1.33 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mangochi | Mzimba |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 | 1.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.99 | 0.92 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.92 | 2.5 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.99 | 11.25 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.39 | 2.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.76 | 5.77 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.92 | 1.43 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | Mangochi | Mzimba |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.87 | 30.59 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.12 | 3.2 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.09 | 17.46 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.92 | 2.75 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.7 | 24.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 41.7 | 56.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 392.43 | 315.76 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,530 | 2,284 |
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