Cost of living
Maekel compared to Asmara
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Overview comparison
MaekelAsmara
Consumer prices in Asmara are roughly 9% higher than in Maekel.
Cost of living
| Item | Maekel | Asmara |
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| Total with rent one person | 517 | 617 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,040 | 1,068 |
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| Without rent one person | 306 | 345 |
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| Without rent one family | 761 | 984 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 199.62 | 249.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 425.96 | 407.44 |
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| Food person | 169 | 176 |
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| Food family | 464 | 414 |
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| Transport person | 33.75 | 47.27 |
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| Transport family | 101.34 | 130.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.22 years | 78.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maekel | Asmara |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.42 | 3.15 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.92 | 19.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.56 | 3.75 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 | 1.93 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.61 | 1.56 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.53 | 0.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maekel | Asmara |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 218.94 | 261.79 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 144.13 | 127.68 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 582.9 | 626.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 257.08 | 332.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.35 | 33.32 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 52.94 | 60.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.96 | 29.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maekel | Asmara |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.26 | 14.76 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,377 | 1,576 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 997 | 900 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 | 0.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.68% | 12.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.41 | 5.64 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.1 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maekel | Asmara |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 | 1.09 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.65 | 0.66 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.56 | 1.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.41 | 8.16 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.81 | 4.38 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.31 | 7.14 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.36 | 1.04 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Maekel | Asmara |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.12 | 26.8 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.9 | 3.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.91 | 13.18 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.31 | 3.46 |
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| Brand Jeans | 29.24 | 23.33 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 52.67 | 70.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 94.41 | 68.42 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,949 | 3,356 |
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