Cost of living
Gondar (Ethiopia) compared to Shewa
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Overview comparison
Gondar (Ethiopia)Shewa
Consumer prices in Gondar (Ethiopia) are roughly 26% higher than in Shewa.
Cost of living
| Item | Gondar (Ethiopia) | Shewa |
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| Total with rent one person | 961 | 743 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,014 | 1,370 |
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| Without rent one person | 326 | 370 |
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| Without rent one family | 857 | 917 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 516.1 | 284.82 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,020.29 | 713.15 |
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| Food person | 269 | 285 |
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| Food family | 754 | 679 |
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| Transport person | 25.76 | 33.59 |
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| Transport family | 70.06 | 83.8 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.71 years | 75.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gondar (Ethiopia) | Shewa |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.32 | 4.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.1 | 15.58 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.32 | 5.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.54 | 0.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.16 | 1.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.4 | 0.46 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gondar (Ethiopia) | Shewa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 629.22 | 309.85 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 454.83 | 188.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,417.74 | 657.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 664.24 | 450.48 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 102.22 | 83.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 165.51 | 128.03 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.78 | 47.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gondar (Ethiopia) | Shewa |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.82 | 11.26 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,905 | 2,105 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,709 | 1,272 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.45 | 0.31 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.14% | 13.15% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.56 | 4.36 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.42 | 1.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gondar (Ethiopia) | Shewa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 1.32 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.31 | 0.24 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.93 | 2.17 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.57 | 8.51 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.42 | 4.84 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.51 | 11.59 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.22 | 1.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Gondar (Ethiopia) | Shewa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 81.8 | 45.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.54 | 5.7 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.4 | 11.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.48 | 2.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.44 | 40.09 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 39.45 | 43.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 78.95 | 99.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,527 | 2,992 |
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