Cost of living
Borama compared to Baidoa
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Borama are roughly 6% higher than in Baidoa.
Cost of living
| Item | Borama | Baidoa |
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| Total with rent one person | 529 | 712 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,215 | 1,446 |
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| Without rent one person | 344 | 475 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,262 | 1,099 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 147.6 | 226.81 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 386.02 | 304.53 |
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| Food person | 211 | 235 |
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| Food family | 487 | 618 |
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| Transport person | 44.5 | 70.57 |
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| Transport family | 94.54 | 137.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.2 years | 66.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Borama | Baidoa |
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| Lunch Menu | 3 | 3.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.45 | 44.49 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.43 | 3.34 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.63 | 4.33 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.96 | 1.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.86 | 0.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Borama | Baidoa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 42.94 | 37.95 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 31.7 | 89.07 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 363.38 | 131.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 271.79 | 80.19 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 76.95 | 136.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 127.89 | 158.88 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.01 | 38.46 |
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Transportation
| Item | Borama | Baidoa |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.09 | 9.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,689 | 6,951 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 914 | 686 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 | 0.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 60.8% | 20.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.73 | 5.45 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Borama | Baidoa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 1.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.54 | 1.35 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.53 | 3.11 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.46 | 3.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.44 | 8.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.08 | 7.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.03 | 1.01 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Borama | Baidoa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.87 | 27.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.39 | 23.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.28 | 14.34 |
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| Haircut, simple | 50.59 | 54.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.71 | 11.77 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.71 | 50.66 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 46.43 | 74.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 701 | 753 |
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