Cost of living in Mekelle is very similar to Kenema (without rent).
Rent in Mekelle is 57% cheaper than in Kenema.
Cost of living including rent in Mekelle is 40% lower than in Kenema.
Food in Mekelle is 5% cheaper than in Kenema.
Transport in Mekelle is 6% cheaper than in Kenema.
| Mekelle | Kenema | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mekelle | Kenema | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.79 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.2 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.63 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.02 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 1.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.28 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.69 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.07 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 6.44 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.68 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.63 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.84 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.05 $ | 2.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.9 $ | 8.94 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.32 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.88 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.3 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.74 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.26 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.66 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.4 $ | 0.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.1 $ | 76.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 118 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.8 $ | 55.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 206 $ | 628 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 427 $ | 168 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 340 $ | 885 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 614 $ | 634 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,211 $ | 1,066 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,421 $ | 1,075 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 179 $ | 1,665 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.95 % | 12.62 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.5 $ | 39.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.68 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Haircut | 1.93 $ | 1.47 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 37.7 $ | 60.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.4 $ | 10 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 84.4 $ | 75.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,137 $ | 2,755 $ |