Asmara

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Mon Mar 2
20°C / 69°F
Low: 13°C / 56°F
Tue Mar 3
20°C / 67°F
Low: 10°C / 51°F
Wed Mar 4
19°C / 66°F
Low: 10°C / 50°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$200
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.0
Out of 10
Internet
30
Mbps Avg
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population563,930
  • RegionMaekel
  • ClimateTropical
  • Elevation2,334 m

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)25.00 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)200.00 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)5.00 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre300.00 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre200.00 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre600.00 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre550.00 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre117.71 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre232.26 USD

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.13 USD
  • Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)8.00 USD
  • Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)0.97 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)10.00 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)2.50 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)66666.00 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)70000.00 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)1.20 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant21.00 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)34.00 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)5.99 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)0.60 USD
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)1.00 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)0.80 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)1.00 USD
  • Bottled Water (12 oz)1.00 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.60 USD
  • White Rice (1 lb)1.04 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)4.38 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)1.36 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)12.17 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)4.54 USD
  • Apples (1 lb)5.54 USD
  • Bananas (1 lb)0.58 USD
  • Oranges (1 lb)0.91 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 lb)0.53 USD
  • Potatoes (1 lb)0.82 USD
  • Onions (1 lb)0.42 USD
  • Bottled Water (50 oz)2.22 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)12.00 USD
  • Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)1.00 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership27.00 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child25.00 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child2600.00 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)135.00 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)200.00 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes150.00 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)67.99 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)120.00 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)120.00 USD
  • Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)12.00 USD

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