Cost of living in Gueckedou is 41% higher than in Mekelle (without rent).
Rent in Gueckedou is 45% more expensive than in Mekelle.
Cost of living including rent in Gueckedou is 43% higher than in Mekelle.
Food in Gueckedou is 42% more expensive than in Mekelle.
Transport in Gueckedou is 37% more expensive than in Mekelle.
| Gueckedou | Mekelle | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gueckedou | Mekelle | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.12 $ | 5.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.6 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.55 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.57 $ | 0.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.26 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.78 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.22 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.2 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ | 5.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.5 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.09 $ | 4.05 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.37 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.8 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.05 $ | 3.88 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.46 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.96 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.45 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.16 $ | 0.4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.6 $ | 78.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
100 $ | 120 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
88.7 $ | 41.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 307 $ | 206 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 944 $ | 427 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 557 $ | 340 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,017 $ | 614 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 273 $ | 2,211 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 397 $ | 1,421 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,520 $ | 179 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.93 % | 12.95 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.2 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.07 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Haircut | 7.18 $ | 1.93 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.3 $ | 37.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.6 $ | 38.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,502 $ | 84.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,313 $ | 3,137 $ |