Cost of living in Addis Ababa is 30% higher than in Jijiga (without rent).
Rent in Addis Ababa is 109% more expensive than in Jijiga.
Cost of living including rent in Addis Ababa is 64% higher than in Jijiga.
Food in Addis Ababa is 11% more expensive than in Jijiga.
Transport in Addis Ababa is 245% more expensive than in Jijiga.
| Addis Ababa | Jijiga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Addis Ababa | Jijiga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.55 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.04 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.31 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.82 $ | 0.6 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.7 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.54 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.75 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.01 $ | 8.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.97 $ | 3.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.42 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.93 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.32 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.67 $ | 3.78 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.9 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.08 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.27 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.52 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.38 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
99.6 $ | 95.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
152 $ | 148 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.04 $ | 12.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 466 $ | 85 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 891 $ | 258 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 618 $ | 564 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,617 $ | 291 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,736 $ | 2,612 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,013 $ | 1,885 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 231 $ | 119 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.86 % | 14.56 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 88.9 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.68 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Haircut | 2.28 $ | 2.19 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 58.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.2 $ | 22.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 86.8 $ | 85.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,443 $ | 3,133 $ |