Cost of living
Semien Godjam compared to Somali Region
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Overview comparison
Semien GodjamSomali Region
Consumer prices in Semien Godjam are roughly 45% higher than in Somali Region.
Cost of living
| Item | Semien Godjam | Somali Region |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,091 | 472 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,985 | 1,106 |
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| Without rent one person | 404 | 234 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,059 | 824 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 513.38 | 248.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,310.58 | 348.79 |
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| Food person | 305 | 167 |
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| Food family | 704 | 597 |
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| Transport person | 22.63 | 43.99 |
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| Transport family | 74.16 | 121.36 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.33 years | 69.16 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Semien Godjam | Somali Region |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.85 | 2.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.9 | 19.96 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.42 | 4.71 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.53 | 1.49 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.11 | 2.23 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.49 | 0.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Semien Godjam | Somali Region |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 642.92 | 250.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 334.46 | 131 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,194.31 | 486.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 676.6 | 282.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 92.42 | 35.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 143.14 | 59.8 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.32 | 27.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Semien Godjam | Somali Region |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.58 | 13.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,609 | 1,369 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,729 | 738 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.84% | 12.94% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.92 | 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 | Semien Godjam | Somali Region |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.34 | 0.66 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.95 | 1.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.26 | 6.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.7 | 5.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.45 | 7.42 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.06 | 1.14 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.27 |
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Other
| Item | Semien Godjam | Somali Region |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 80.72 | 21.4 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.59 | 3.4 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.7 | 12.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.43 | 3.04 |
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| Brand Jeans | 49.84 | 29.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 50.25 | 54.24 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 93.56 | 67.52 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,197 | 2,485 |
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