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Data Scientist Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Maseru and Harare: Average gross pay is 13% higher in Maseru. Cost of living is 6% cheaper in Harare. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Harare is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.2/10 compared to 9.1/10.

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Maseru
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Harare

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$8,500/yr
HIGHER
$7,500/yr
Junior Developer Pay
$3,500
$3,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$7,000
$6,000
Senior Developer Pay
$12,000
$10,500
Lead / Architect Pay
$17,000
$14,500

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$185
$175
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$112
$105
Groceries (Monthly)
$70
$66
Public Transport Pass
$5
$5
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$46
$44
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$318/mo
$300/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
25%
25%
Social Security Deduction
0%
4%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$408/mo
$338/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.1
9.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$90/mo
$38/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~111 months
~263 months
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