Cost of living in Gemena is 12% lower than in Awasa (without rent).
Rent in Gemena is very similar to Awasa.
Cost of living including rent in Gemena is 7% lower than in Awasa.
Food in Gemena is 11% cheaper than in Awasa.
Transport in Gemena is 15% more expensive than in Awasa.
| Gemena | Awasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gemena | Awasa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.52 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.8 $ | 9.87 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.07 $ | 6.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.05 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.54 $ | 0.4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.91 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.49 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.12 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.62 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.61 $ | 8.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.74 $ | 4.04 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.64 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.5 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.99 $ | 3.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.1 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.3 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.52 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.15 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.82 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 98.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
198 $ | 155 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13 $ | 12.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 184 $ | 248 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 579 $ | 507 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 448 $ | 363 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,028 $ | 810 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,415 $ | 2,386 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 480 $ | 1,475 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 783 $ | 208 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.97 % | 14.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.2 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.04 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Haircut | 3.28 $ | 2.22 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.1 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 12.9 $ | 48.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 86.5 $ | 86.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,201 $ | 3,130 $ |