Cost of living
Awasa compared to Somali Region
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Overview comparison
AwasaSomali Region
Consumer prices in Awasa are roughly 33% higher than in Somali Region.
Cost of living
| Item | Awasa | Somali Region |
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| Total with rent one person | 709 | 472 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,822 | 1,106 |
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| Without rent one person | 401 | 234 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,357 | 824 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 358.91 | 248.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 618.62 | 348.79 |
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| Food person | 364 | 167 |
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| Food family | 949 | 597 |
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| Transport person | 30.97 | 43.99 |
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| Transport family | 94.46 | 121.36 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.6 years | 69.16 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Awasa | Somali Region |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.78 | 2.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.85 | 19.96 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.8 | 4.71 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.49 | 1.49 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.62 | 2.23 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.34 | 0.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Awasa | Somali Region |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 296.93 | 250.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 189.99 | 131 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 754.89 | 486.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 437.62 | 282.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 118.06 | 35.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 174.68 | 59.8 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.4 | 27.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Awasa | Somali Region |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.31 | 13.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,278 | 1,369 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,514 | 738 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.61% | 12.94% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.32 | 6.06 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.55 | 0.92 |
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Groceries
| Item | Awasa | Somali Region |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.06 | 0.66 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.25 | 1.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.38 | 6.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.44 | 5.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.75 | 7.42 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.25 | 1.14 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.27 |
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Other
| Item | Awasa | Somali Region |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.03 | 21.4 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.78 | 3.4 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.99 | 12.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.15 | 3.04 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.92 | 29.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 101.75 | 54.24 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 84.33 | 67.52 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,527 | 2,485 |
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