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Software Engineer Salary Comparison

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

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Port Louis and Nairobi: Average gross pay is 24% higher in Port Louis. Cost of living is 37% cheaper in Nairobi. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Nairobi is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 8.8/10 compared to 8.7/10.

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Port Louis
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Nairobi

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$18,000/yr
HIGHER
$14,500/yr
Junior Developer Pay
$8,000
$6,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$15,000
$12,000
Senior Developer Pay
$27,000
$22,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$36,000
$31,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$480
$300
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$290
$180
Groceries (Monthly)
$140
$90
Public Transport Pass
$12
$10
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$78
$60
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$733/mo
$459/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
15%
30%
Social Security Deduction
3%
6%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$956/mo
$630/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8.7
8.8
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$223/mo
$171/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~45 months
~58 months
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