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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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161 Birr
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)
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138 Birr
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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170 Birr
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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23 Birr
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12 eggs, large
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50 Birr
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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26 Birr
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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133 Birr
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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88 Birr
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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15 Birr
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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18 Birr
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
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184 Birr
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2 liters of Coca-Cola
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41 Birr
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day
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16 Birr
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area
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37,409 Birr
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area
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18,922 Birr
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
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5,433 Birr
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area
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16,258 Birr
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area
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10,556 Birr
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio
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2,887 Birr
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month)
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2,586 Birr
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40” flat screen TV
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16,198 Birr
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands)
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4,197 Birr
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
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95 Birr
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Hourly rate for cleaning help
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179 Birr
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar)
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701 Birr
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)
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1,170 Birr
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)
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2,247 Birr
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
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2,025 Birr
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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new
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754,439 Birr
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
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20 Birr
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Monthly ticket public transport
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645 Birr
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
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287 Birr
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands)
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84 Birr
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
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80 Birr
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes)
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522 Birr
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...)
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90 Birr
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
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100 Birr
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
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94 Birr
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4 rolls of toilet paper
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42 Birr
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Tube of toothpaste
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51 Birr
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
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110 Birr
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
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313 Birr
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2 tickets to the movies
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169 Birr
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
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3,980 Birr
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
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978 Birr
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club
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120 Birr
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city
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32 Birr
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
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30 Birr
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iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
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12,116 Birr
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
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36 Birr
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1 month of gym membership in business district
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1,475 Birr
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes
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97 Birr
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