Cost of living in Bhisho is 5% lower than in Kassala (without rent).
Rent in Bhisho is 57% more expensive than in Kassala.
Cost of living including rent in Bhisho is 30% higher than in Kassala.
Food in Bhisho is 5% cheaper than in Kassala.
Transport in Bhisho is 57% cheaper than in Kassala.
| Bhisho | Kassala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bhisho | Kassala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.82 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.5 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.62 $ | 7.37 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.46 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.09 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.12 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.37 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.86 $ | 8.25 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.33 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.27 $ | 6.78 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.57 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.85 $ | 2.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.14 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.35 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.37 $ | 11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.5 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.32 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.56 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.68 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.16 $ | 1.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.3 $ | 28.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
104 $ | 43.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49 $ | 52.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 726 $ | 409 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,725 $ | 705 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 929 $ | 771 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,084 $ | 1,325 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,691 $ | 1,085 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,166 $ | 783 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,125 $ | 193 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.73 % | 21.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.2 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.9 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Haircut | 5.23 $ | 3.85 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.7 $ | 67 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.1 $ | 27.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 170 $ | 62.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,943 $ | 2,048 $ |