Cost of living in Mekelle is 22% higher than in Sanniquellie (without rent).
Rent in Mekelle is 58% more expensive than in Sanniquellie.
Cost of living including rent in Mekelle is 39% higher than in Sanniquellie.
Food in Mekelle is 24% more expensive than in Sanniquellie.
Transport in Mekelle is 52% more expensive than in Sanniquellie.
| Mekelle | Sanniquellie | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Mekelle | Sanniquellie | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.79 $ | 3.08 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.2 $ | 19.6 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6 $ | 4.51 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.63 $ | 1.77 $ | 
| Capuccino | 1.02 $ | 1.79 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 0.49 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 1.16 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.28 $ | 0.59 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 1.16 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.69 $ | 1.53 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 6.8 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.07 $ | 4.34 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 6.49 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.68 $ | 2.25 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.24 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 1.71 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.88 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 0.99 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.33 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.63 $ | 1.14 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.84 $ | 7.37 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.42 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 4.05 $ | 2.8 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.32 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.9 $ | 11.5 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.32 $ | 1.09 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.88 $ | 6.01 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.3 $ | 12.4 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.74 $ | 3.37 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.26 $ | 2.85 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.66 $ | 1.56 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.4 $ | 1.26 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 78.1 $ | 36.6 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 120 $ | 56.5 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 41.8 $ | 27.6 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 206 $ | 146 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 427 $ | 296 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 340 $ | 209 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 614 $ | 443 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,211 $ | 1,498 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,421 $ | 830 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 179 $ | 390 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.95 % | 12.66 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.5 $ | 22.5 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.68 $ | 4.08 $ | 
| Haircut | 1.93 $ | 3.69 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 37.7 $ | 62 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.4 $ | 26.4 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 84.4 $ | 82.9 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,137 $ | 2,911 $ |