Cost of living in Brits is 15% lower than in Hargeisa (without rent).
Rent in Brits is 106% more expensive than in Hargeisa.
Cost of living including rent in Brits is 24% higher than in Hargeisa.
Food in Brits is 3% more expensive than in Hargeisa.
Transport in Brits is 52% cheaper than in Hargeisa.
| Brits | Hargeisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Brits | Hargeisa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.83 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.1 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.51 $ | 5.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 9.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.9 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.96 $ | 0.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.99 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.35 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.67 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.71 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.91 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.27 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.3 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.88 $ | 1.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.97 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.6 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.29 $ | 1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.28 $ | 10.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.1 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.02 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.21 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.12 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.9 $ | 67 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98.7 $ | 103 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.3 $ | 27.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 333 $ | 111 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 695 $ | 249 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 380 $ | 171 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 637 $ | 451 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 786 $ | 3,780 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 693 $ | 842 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,685 $ | 396 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.31 % | 19.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29 $ | 35.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.85 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Haircut | 5.76 $ | 59.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.1 $ | 61.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.2 $ | 22.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 203 $ | 36.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,911 $ | 596 $ |