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