Cost of living in Dire Dawa is very similar to Dessie (without rent).
Rent in Dire Dawa is 34% cheaper than in Dessie.
Cost of living including rent in Dire Dawa is 18% lower than in Dessie.
Food in Dire Dawa is 6% more expensive than in Dessie.
Transport in Dire Dawa is 10% more expensive than in Dessie.
| Dire Dawa | Dessie | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dire Dawa | Dessie | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.68 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.4 $ | 24.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.04 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.08 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.26 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.07 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.2 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 9.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.12 $ | 6.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.5 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.54 $ | 6.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4 $ | 4.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.7 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.74 $ | 3.77 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.7 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.25 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.28 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.54 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.38 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
94.8 $ | 87.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
146 $ | 133 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12 $ | 27.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 81.7 $ | 273 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 250 $ | 564 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 562 $ | 490 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 133 $ | 856 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,647 $ | 2,563 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,900 $ | 1,731 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 118 $ | 190 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.68 % | 13.78 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3.34 $ | 49 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.69 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Haircut | 2.2 $ | 2.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.9 $ | 76.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22 $ | 38.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 86.4 $ | 85.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,162 $ | 3,177 $ |