Cost of living
Sidama compared to Semien Shewa
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Overview comparison
SidamaSemien Shewa
Consumer prices in Sidama are roughly 18% higher than in Semien Shewa.
Cost of living
| Item | Sidama | Semien Shewa |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,080 | 608 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,107 | 1,419 |
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| Without rent one person | 403 | 328 |
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| Without rent one family | 883 | 1,055 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 597.48 | 343.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 998.81 | 415.83 |
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| Food person | 307 | 328 |
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| Food family | 759 | 743 |
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| Transport person | 24.15 | 19.67 |
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| Transport family | 58.72 | 40.32 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.09 years | 84.76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sidama | Semien Shewa |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.94 | 3.45 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.66 | 25.02 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.63 | 6.31 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.43 | 0.85 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.05 | 1.31 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.53 | 0.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sidama | Semien Shewa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 628.46 | 656.7 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 392.63 | 72.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,345.66 | 354.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 782.89 | 286.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 91.32 | 84.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 128.58 | 165.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.12 | 14.16 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sidama | Semien Shewa |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.52 | 16.43 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,382 | 2,165 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,950 | 1,938 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.48 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.18% | 14.88% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.33 | 4.27 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.47 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sidama | Semien Shewa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.39 | 1.16 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.54 | 2.52 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.76 | 10.29 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.76 | 13.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.8 | 12.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.07 | 0.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Sidama | Semien Shewa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 73.47 | 15.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.66 | 6.5 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.59 | 11.35 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.14 | 1.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.29 | 19.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 41.92 | 47.47 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 78.59 | 80.09 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,586 | 3,207 |
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