Cost of living
Amhara Region compared to Jimma Province
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Overview comparison
Amhara RegionJimma Province
Consumer prices in Amhara Region are roughly 22% higher than in Jimma Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Amhara Region | Jimma Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,108 | 687 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,248 | 1,422 |
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| Without rent one person | 401 | 331 |
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| Without rent one family | 952 | 858 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 601.23 | 392.46 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,295.43 | 528.26 |
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| Food person | 297 | 206 |
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| Food family | 840 | 693 |
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| Transport person | 23.35 | 34.9 |
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| Transport family | 63.28 | 71.3 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.23 years | 76.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Amhara Region | Jimma Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.54 | 5.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.27 | 17.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.75 | 6.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.45 | 0.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.39 | 0.88 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.52 | 0.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Amhara Region | Jimma Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 630.45 | 357.51 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 422.63 | 158.95 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,411.18 | 578.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 797.67 | 415.63 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.13 | 76.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 132.82 | 146.56 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.61 | 42.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Amhara Region | Jimma Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.28 | 11.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,290 | 1,980 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,180 | 1,717 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.41 | 0.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.64% | 16.95% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.11 | 3.5 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.42 | 1.11 |
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Groceries
| Item | Amhara Region | Jimma Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 1.26 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.28 | 0.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.78 | 2.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.32 | 10.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.12 | 3.97 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.3 | 11.12 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 | 1.17 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Amhara Region | Jimma Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 80.75 | 32.74 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.75 | 7.27 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.64 | 11.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.94 | 2.16 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.47 | 39.92 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 51.15 | 36.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 76.5 | 75.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,604 | 3,462 |
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