Cost of living in Zomba is 18% lower than in Harar (without rent).
Rent in Zomba is 25% cheaper than in Harar.
Cost of living including rent in Zomba is 20% lower than in Harar.
Food in Zomba is 32% cheaper than in Harar.
Transport in Zomba is 165% more expensive than in Harar.
| Zomba | Harar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Zomba | Harar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.18 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.1 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.56 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.1 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.88 $ | 0.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.51 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.51 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.33 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.12 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.79 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.03 $ | 8.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.01 $ | 4.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.25 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.5 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.28 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ | 3.74 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.9 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.6 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.7 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.73 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.7 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.8 $ | 95.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.6 $ | 148 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.8 $ | 12.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 120 $ | 45 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 272 $ | 200 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 205 $ | 556 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 444 $ | 242 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 10,468 $ | 2,615 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 429 $ | 1,887 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 551 $ | 98.8 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.7 % | 14.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.8 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.83 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Haircut | 3.04 $ | 2.21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.5 $ | 50.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.6 $ | 17.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 366 $ | 85.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 866 $ | 3,154 $ |