Cost of living in Rosso is 10% lower than in Dessie (without rent).
Rent in Rosso is 29% cheaper than in Dessie.
Cost of living including rent in Rosso is 20% lower than in Dessie.
Food in Rosso is 13% cheaper than in Dessie.
Transport in Rosso is 13% cheaper than in Dessie.
| Rosso | Dessie | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rosso | Dessie | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.03 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.1 $ | 24.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.96 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.4 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.04 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.28 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.25 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.62 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.59 $ | 9.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.51 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 6.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.1 $ | 6.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.56 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.51 $ | 4.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.6 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.86 $ | 3.77 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.9 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.68 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.77 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89 $ | 87.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
137 $ | 133 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.9 $ | 27.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 146 $ | 273 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 312 $ | 564 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 200 $ | 490 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 587 $ | 856 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,350 $ | 2,563 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,132 $ | 1,731 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 676 $ | 190 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.89 % | 13.78 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 86.8 $ | 49 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.4 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Haircut | 5.53 $ | 2.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69 $ | 76.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 20.4 $ | 38.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 79.2 $ | 85.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,962 $ | 3,177 $ |