Cost of living
Gambela compared to Bahir Dar
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Overview comparison
GambelaBahir Dar
Consumer prices in Bahir Dar are roughly 14% higher than in Gambela.
Cost of living
| Item | Gambela | Bahir Dar |
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| Total with rent one person | 822 | 952 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,813 | 2,173 |
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| Without rent one person | 369 | 355 |
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| Without rent one family | 987 | 795 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 345.29 | 496.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 563.45 | 765.38 |
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| Food person | 268 | 243 |
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| Food family | 579 | 647 |
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| Transport person | 34.33 | 24.69 |
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| Transport family | 69.13 | 72.79 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.03 years | 71.08 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gambela | Bahir Dar |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.36 | 5.33 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.9 | 32.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.69 | 5.42 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.57 | 0.88 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.12 | 1.35 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.55 | 0.53 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gambela | Bahir Dar |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 366.39 | 359.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 227.82 | 338.87 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 534.06 | 1,123.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 480.62 | 673.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 68.39 | 62.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 135.54 | 131.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 38.44 | 50.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gambela | Bahir Dar |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.69 | 12.49 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,460 | 2,264 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,359 | 1,787 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.66% | 13.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.07 | 4.33 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.44 | 1.55 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gambela | Bahir Dar |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 | 1.21 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.31 | 0.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3 | 2.35 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.46 | 11.19 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.48 | 3.5 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.11 | 12.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.06 | 1.06 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Gambela | Bahir Dar |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.39 | 77.48 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.78 | 7.92 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.78 | 11.88 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.15 | 2.29 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.19 | 46.97 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 34.11 | 24.94 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 75.48 | 70.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,879 | 3,243 |
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