In Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, a family of four typically needs around $1453 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $667 monthly.
Dire Dawa is 28% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Dire Dawa is 73% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Dire Dawa is, on average, 89% lower than in New York City.
Dire Dawa is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
Rent and utilities significantly impact the overall cost of living, making it challenging for those without a substantial income.
Food costs are relatively affordable, being only 2% lower than the European benchmark.
Public transport is very affordable, with costs being 70% lower than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.68 $ |
| Dinner | 22.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.26 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.67 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.5 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 13.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.74 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 12.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.25 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 1.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.54 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.38 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 95 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 146 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 12 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 82 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 250 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 562 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 133 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,647 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,9 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 118 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.68% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3.34 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.69 $ |
| Haircut | 2.2 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 86 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,162 $ |