Comparability — Index
Comparability
Along with universe differences, ORSCOST responses are reported in the differing currencies of the survey countries (see below).
Comparability - Standard DHS
ORSCOST is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Sri Lanka [top]
The 1987 Sri Lanka sample reports the cost of an ORS packet in Sri Lankan rupees (LKR).
Comparability — Sudan [top]
The 1989 Sudan sample reports the cost of an ORS packet in first Sudanese pounds (SDP). The 1989 Sudan sample is top-coded at 90 Sudanese pounds.
Comparability — Tunisia [top]
The 1988 Tunisia sample reports the cost of an ORS packet in Tunisian dinars (TND).
Comparability — Yemen [top]
The 1991 Yemen sample reports the cost of an ORS packet in Yemeni rial (YER).
