Cost of living in Mekelle is 8% higher than in Ali Sabieh (without rent).
Rent in Mekelle is 42% more expensive than in Ali Sabieh.
Cost of living including rent in Mekelle is 24% higher than in Ali Sabieh.
Food in Mekelle is 13% more expensive than in Ali Sabieh.
Transport in Mekelle is 20% more expensive than in Ali Sabieh.
| Mekelle | Ali Sabieh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mekelle | Ali Sabieh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.79 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.2 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.63 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.02 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 0.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.28 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.69 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.07 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.68 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.63 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.84 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.05 $ | 2.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.9 $ | 19 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.32 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.88 $ | 7.43 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.3 $ | 20.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.74 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.26 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.66 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.4 $ | 1.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.1 $ | 41 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 63.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.8 $ | 26.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 206 $ | 168 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 427 $ | 333 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 340 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 614 $ | 480 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,211 $ | 1,438 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,421 $ | 868 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 179 $ | 433 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.95 % | 11.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.5 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.68 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Haircut | 1.93 $ | 4.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 37.7 $ | 68.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.4 $ | 33.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 84.4 $ | 141 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,137 $ | 4,122 $ |