Cost of living
Southern Nations compared to Jimma
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Overview comparison
Southern NationsJimma
Consumer prices in Southern Nations are roughly 2% higher than in Jimma.
Cost of living
| Item | Southern Nations | Jimma |
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| Total with rent one person | 755 | 524 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,293 | 1,285 |
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| Without rent one person | 369 | 361 |
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| Without rent one family | 764 | 1,075 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 339.44 | 236.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 573.41 | 371.19 |
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| Food person | 259 | 282 |
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| Food family | 665 | 626 |
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| Transport person | 32.63 | 24.94 |
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| Transport family | 95.59 | 52.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.7 years | 67.57 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern Nations | Jimma |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.26 | 4.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.77 | 21.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.1 | 5.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.6 | 2.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.95 | 0.97 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.45 | 0.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern Nations | Jimma |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 357.14 | 212.28 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 214.82 | 136.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 638.73 | 456.94 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 361.55 | 293.75 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.34 | 29.58 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 124.54 | 51.72 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.08 | 20.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern Nations | Jimma |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.15 | 7.47 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,111 | 2,222 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,462 | 1,229 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 | 0.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.38% | 14.45% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.68 | 3.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.36 | 1.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern Nations | Jimma |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 | 0.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.24 | 0.41 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.04 | 3.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.53 | 8.71 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.23 | 10.92 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.52 | 12.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.91 | 1.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Southern Nations | Jimma |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.16 | 35.5 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.51 | 6.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.84 | 12.97 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.3 | 2.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.5 | 47.23 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 40.04 | 139.83 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 91.78 | 95.4 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,796 | 3,516 |
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