Cost of living in Batna is 37% lower than in Baidoa (without rent).
Rent in Batna is 52% cheaper than in Baidoa.
Cost of living including rent in Batna is 41% lower than in Baidoa.
Food in Batna is 24% cheaper than in Baidoa.
Transport in Batna is 65% cheaper than in Baidoa.
| Batna | Baidoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Batna | Baidoa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.22 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.1 $ | 47 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.79 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.13 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.57 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.19 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.69 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.36 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.16 $ | 8.94 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.04 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.9 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.69 $ | 1.61 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.17 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.3 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.64 $ | 6.26 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.8 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.19 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.64 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.97 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.37 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.9 $ | 121 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.8 $ | 187 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.9 $ | 33.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 61.1 $ | 76.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 140 $ | 90.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 90.8 $ | 44.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 207 $ | 151 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 481 $ | 6,577 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 192 $ | 863 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 265 $ | 389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.58 % | 9.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.7 $ | 26 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.86 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Haircut | 2.4 $ | 52.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 114 $ | 60.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30.3 $ | 10.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 60.6 $ | 69.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,445 $ | 857 $ |