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๐Ÿ’ก Smart Analysis

Comparing Dar es Salaam and Lagos: Average gross pay is 18% higher in Lagos. Cost of living is 1% cheaper in Lagos. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Dar es Salaam is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.1/10 compared to 9/10.

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Dar es Salaam
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Lagos

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$5,780/yr
$6,800/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$2,275
$2,600
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$4,760
$5,440
Senior Developer Pay
$8,400
$10,500
Lead / Architect Pay
$11,900
$14,000

๐Ÿ  Monthly Cost of Living

Rent โ€” City Center (1 Bed)
$200
$220
Rent โ€” Suburbs (1 Bed)
$120
$130
Groceries (Monthly)
$75
$70
Public Transport Pass
$6
$6
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$50
$50
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$363/mo
$359/mo
CHEAPER

๐Ÿงพ Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
30%
24%
Social Security Deduction
10%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$238/mo
$308/mo

๐Ÿ“Š Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.1
MORE AFFORDABLE
9
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$-125/mo
$-51/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~999 months
~148 months
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