Cost of living
Southern Nations compared to Dessie
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Overview comparison
Southern NationsDessie
Consumer prices in Dessie are roughly 21% higher than in Southern Nations.
Cost of living
| Item | Southern Nations | Dessie |
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| Total with rent one person | 755 | 672 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,293 | 1,892 |
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| Without rent one person | 369 | 313 |
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| Without rent one family | 764 | 1,194 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 339.44 | 502.59 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 573.41 | 923.55 |
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| Food person | 259 | 332 |
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| Food family | 665 | 804 |
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| Transport person | 32.63 | 24.32 |
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| Transport family | 95.59 | 58.79 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.7 years | 70.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern Nations | Dessie |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.26 | 5.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.77 | 21.57 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.1 | 6.05 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.6 | 0.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.95 | 0.99 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.45 | 0.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern Nations | Dessie |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 357.14 | 494.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 214.82 | 264.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 638.73 | 832.23 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 361.55 | 677.51 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.34 | 91.9 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 124.54 | 134.11 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.08 | 26.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern Nations | Dessie |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.15 | 15.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,111 | 2,726 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,462 | 1,992 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 | 0.44 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.38% | 14.58% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.68 | 4.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.36 | 1.43 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern Nations | Dessie |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 1.51 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.24 | 0.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.04 | 2.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.53 | 9.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.23 | 9.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.52 | 16.11 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.91 | 0.9 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | Southern Nations | Dessie |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.16 | 48.16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.51 | 7.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.84 | 10.4 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.3 | 2.19 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.5 | 32.2 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 40.04 | 62.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 91.78 | 69.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,796 | 3,017 |
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