Shirē, Tigray, Ethiopia
▼ -13% vs Ethiopia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Br385 ($3.35) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Br1,540 ($13.39) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Br116 ($1.00) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Br8,727 ($75.89) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Br1,412 ($12.28) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Br3,722 ($32.36) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Br1,078 ($9.37) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Br1,078 ($9.37) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Br282 ($2.46) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Br14,494 ($126) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Br10,083 ($87.67) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Br30,248 ($263) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Shirē is Br21,390 ($186) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Br35,751 ($311) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Br46,476 ($404) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Br10,083 ($88)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.
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Br41,130 ($358) / moShirē is one of the key cities in Ethiopia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Br35,751 ($311), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Br10,083 ($88) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Br81,943 ($713) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Br63,400 ($551) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Shirē is Br21,390 ($186). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Br46,476 ($404) per month.