Cost of living in Kayes is 24% lower than in Jimma (without rent).
Rent in Kayes is 16% more expensive than in Jimma.
Cost of living including rent in Kayes is 10% lower than in Jimma.
Food in Kayes is 23% cheaper than in Jimma.
Transport in Kayes is very similar to Jimma.
| Kayes | Jimma | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kayes | Jimma | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.6 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.5 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.79 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.83 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.61 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.74 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.64 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.03 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.36 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.02 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.28 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.51 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.85 $ | 4.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.42 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.2 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.86 $ | 3.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.3 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.81 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.99 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.3 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.2 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.3 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27 $ | 19.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 158 $ | 138 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 319 $ | 311 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 225 $ | 186 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 472 $ | 412 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,458 $ | 2,226 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 847 $ | 1,123 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 416 $ | 223 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.23 % | 8.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.44 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Haircut | 4.26 $ | 2.18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.2 $ | 133 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31 $ | 46.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 117 $ | 86.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,645 $ | 3,148 $ |