Cost of living in Dire Dawa is 21% lower than in Mamou (without rent).
Rent in Dire Dawa is 44% cheaper than in Mamou.
Cost of living including rent in Dire Dawa is 33% lower than in Mamou.
Food in Dire Dawa is 13% cheaper than in Mamou.
Transport in Dire Dawa is 54% cheaper than in Mamou.
| Dire Dawa | Mamou | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dire Dawa | Mamou | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.68 $ | 7.08 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.4 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.04 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.08 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.26 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.07 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.2 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 8.29 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.12 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.5 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.54 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4 $ | 3.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.7 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.74 $ | 9.12 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.7 $ | 31.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.25 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.28 $ | 4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.54 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.38 $ | 3.11 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
94.8 $ | 65.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
146 $ | 102 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12 $ | 88.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 81.7 $ | 308 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 250 $ | 934 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 562 $ | 555 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 133 $ | 2,024 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,647 $ | 277 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,900 $ | 392 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 118 $ | 2,125 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.68 % | 11.08 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3.34 $ | 58 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.69 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Haircut | 2.2 $ | 7.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.9 $ | 61.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22 $ | 44.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 86.4 $ | 1,505 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,162 $ | 6,378 $ |