Cost of living in Dire Dawa is 43% higher than in Bria (without rent).
Rent in Dire Dawa is 30% more expensive than in Bria.
Cost of living including rent in Dire Dawa is 37% higher than in Bria.
Food in Dire Dawa is 55% more expensive than in Bria.
Transport in Dire Dawa is 26% more expensive than in Bria.
| Dire Dawa | Bria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dire Dawa | Bria | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.68 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.4 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.04 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.08 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.26 $ | 0.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.07 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.2 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.12 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.5 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.54 $ | 7.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4 $ | 2.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.7 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.74 $ | 5.78 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.7 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.25 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.28 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.54 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.38 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
94.8 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
146 $ | 55.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12 $ | 28 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 81.7 $ | 142 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 250 $ | 296 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 562 $ | 207 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 133 $ | 447 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,647 $ | 1,505 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,900 $ | 814 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 118 $ | 380 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.68 % | 12.72 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3.34 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.69 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Haircut | 2.2 $ | 3.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.9 $ | 60.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22 $ | 25.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 86.4 $ | 75.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,162 $ | 2,755 $ |