Cost of living in Praia is 7% higher than in Jimma (without rent).
Rent in Praia is 107% more expensive than in Jimma.
Cost of living including rent in Praia is 42% higher than in Jimma.
Food in Praia is 6% more expensive than in Jimma.
Transport in Praia is 121% more expensive than in Jimma.
| Praia | Jimma | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Praia | Jimma | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.86 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.7 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.76 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.8 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.57 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.5 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.41 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.17 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.49 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.44 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.01 $ | 4.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.79 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.2 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.53 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.1 $ | 3.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.1 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.66 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.96 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.23 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.33 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.4 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
142 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.7 $ | 19.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 252 $ | 138 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 494 $ | 311 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 412 $ | 186 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 715 $ | 412 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,010 $ | 2,226 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 910 $ | 1,123 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 201 $ | 223 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.08 % | 8.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.7 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.54 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Haircut | 2.55 $ | 2.18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.1 $ | 133 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.2 $ | 46.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 78.9 $ | 86.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,052 $ | 3,148 $ |