Cost of living
Borena compared to Gambela
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Overview comparison
BorenaGambela
Consumer prices in Gambela are roughly 2% higher than in Borena.
Cost of living
| Item | Borena | Gambela |
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| Total with rent one person | 815 | 822 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,596 | 1,813 |
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| Without rent one person | 401 | 369 |
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| Without rent one family | 916 | 987 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 363.11 | 345.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 588.65 | 563.45 |
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| Food person | 293 | 268 |
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| Food family | 694 | 579 |
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| Transport person | 27.98 | 34.33 |
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| Transport family | 91.41 | 69.13 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.6 years | 71.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Borena | Gambela |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.24 | 6.36 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.51 | 16.9 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.72 | 5.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.72 | 0.57 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.17 | 1.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Borena | Gambela |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 265.62 | 366.39 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 198.98 | 227.82 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 505.72 | 534.06 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 383.22 | 480.62 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.52 | 68.39 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.12 | 135.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 42.56 | 38.44 |
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Transportation
| Item | Borena | Gambela |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.72 | 12.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,524 | 2,460 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,395 | 1,359 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.92% | 16.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.85 | 3.07 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.57 | 1.44 |
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Groceries
| Item | Borena | Gambela |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 | 1.49 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.32 | 0.31 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.41 | 3 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.65 | 8.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.21 | 4.48 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.72 | 14.11 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.21 | 1.06 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Borena | Gambela |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.74 | 34.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.63 | 6.78 |
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| Doctors visit | 9.38 | 10.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.92 | 2.15 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.82 | 41.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 42.65 | 34.11 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 78.7 | 75.48 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,902 | 2,879 |
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