Cost of living
Lower Shabelle compared to Hargeisa
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Overview comparison
Lower ShabelleHargeisa
Consumer prices in Lower Shabelle are roughly 28% higher than in Hargeisa.
Cost of living
| Item | Lower Shabelle | Hargeisa |
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| Total with rent one person | 642 | 618 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,019 | 1,371 |
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| Without rent one person | 437 | 428 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,169 | 1,077 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 212.36 | 256.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 537.16 | 445.06 |
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| Food person | 282 | 263 |
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| Food family | 725 | 578 |
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| Transport person | 63.61 | 85.08 |
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| Transport family | 154.28 | 245.46 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.67 years | 84.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lower Shabelle | Hargeisa |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.35 | 3.17 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 43.9 | 13.16 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.94 | 5.67 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.58 | 8.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.24 | 1.38 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 1.17 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lower Shabelle | Hargeisa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 117.07 | 199.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 69.29 | 92.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 793.99 | 383.41 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 220.53 | 236.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.06 | 63.32 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 191.37 | 94.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.04 | 32.6 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lower Shabelle | Hargeisa |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.76 | 22.27 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,304 | 3,826 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 959 | 719 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.52 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 33.08% | 56.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.81 | 10.26 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.81 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lower Shabelle | Hargeisa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.72 | 1.28 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.74 | 2.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.22 | 2.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.3 | 2.34 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.88 | 6.9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.08 | 4.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.09 | 2.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | Lower Shabelle | Hargeisa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.69 | 41.12 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 23.8 | 4.38 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.78 | 11.8 |
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| Haircut, simple | 43.35 | 60.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.72 | 23.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 70.26 | 62.02 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 76.07 | 29.09 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 774 | 646 |
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