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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 Mombasa and Cairo: Average gross pay is 10% higher in Cairo. Cost of living is 9% cheaper in Mombasa. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Cairo is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.1/10 compared to 9/10.

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Mombasa
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Cairo

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$10,500/yr
$11,500/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$4,000
$5,500
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$8,500
$9,500
Senior Developer Pay
$16,000
$17,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$22,000
$23,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$220
$250
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$132
$150
Groceries (Monthly)
$78
$80
Public Transport Pass
$7
$8
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$52
$55
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$372/mo
CHEAPER
$409/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
30%
22%
Social Security Deduction
6%
14%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$446/mo
$499/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9
9.1
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$74/mo
$90/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~135 months
~111 months
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