Cost of living
Wollega compared to Somali Region
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Overview comparison
WollegaSomali Region
Consumer prices in Wollega are roughly 49% higher than in Somali Region.
Cost of living
| Item | Wollega | Somali Region |
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| Total with rent one person | 892 | 472 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,434 | 1,106 |
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| Without rent one person | 411 | 234 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,305 | 824 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 573.1 | 248.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,104.5 | 348.79 |
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| Food person | 283 | 167 |
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| Food family | 1,003 | 597 |
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| Transport person | 53.5 | 43.99 |
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| Transport family | 138.98 | 121.36 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.87 years | 69.16 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Wollega | Somali Region |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.39 | 2.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.36 | 19.96 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.95 | 4.71 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 | 1.49 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.07 | 2.23 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.77 | 0.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Wollega | Somali Region |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 632.93 | 250.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 323.17 | 131 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,573.97 | 486.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 738.85 | 282.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 115.58 | 35.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 168.21 | 59.8 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.95 | 27.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Wollega | Somali Region |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.96 | 13.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,706 | 1,369 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,105 | 738 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.61% | 12.94% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.92 | 6.06 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 0.92 |
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Groceries
| Item | Wollega | Somali Region |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.02 | 0.66 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.81 | 1.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.2 | 6.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.81 | 5.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.06 | 7.42 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.94 | 1.14 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.27 |
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Other
| Item | Wollega | Somali Region |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 62.26 | 21.4 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.57 | 3.4 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.17 | 12.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.23 | 3.04 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.1 | 29.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 114.82 | 54.24 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 87.85 | 67.52 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,075 | 2,485 |
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