Cost of living in Gamboma is 41% lower than in Addis Ababa (without rent).
Rent in Gamboma is 60% cheaper than in Addis Ababa.
Cost of living including rent in Gamboma is 52% lower than in Addis Ababa.
Food in Gamboma is 38% cheaper than in Addis Ababa.
Transport in Gamboma is 65% cheaper than in Addis Ababa.
| Gamboma | Addis Ababa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gamboma | Addis Ababa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.6 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.6 $ | 30 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.83 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.85 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.61 $ | 0.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.66 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.96 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.3 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.92 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 7.54 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.28 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.54 $ | 9.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.84 $ | 3.97 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.42 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.1 $ | 9.93 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.78 $ | 3.67 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.1 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.83 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.04 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.29 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.4 $ | 99.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.4 $ | 152 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.7 $ | 8.04 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 159 $ | 466 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 318 $ | 891 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 227 $ | 618 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 465 $ | 1,617 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,462 $ | 2,736 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 857 $ | 2,013 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 414 $ | 231 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.13 % | 14.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.9 $ | 88.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.39 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Haircut | 4.28 $ | 2.28 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65.4 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30.7 $ | 48.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 118 $ | 86.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,640 $ | 3,443 $ |