ETB |
USD |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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194 Birr
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($4.93)
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
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237 Birr
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($6)
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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276 Birr
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($7)
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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32 Birr
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($0.81)
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12 eggs, large
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63 Birr
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($1.59)
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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22 Birr
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($0.57)
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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136 Birr
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($3.44)
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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124 Birr
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($3.14)
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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19 Birr
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($0.49)
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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27 Birr
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($0.70)
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
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266 Birr
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($7)
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2 liters of coca-cola
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43 Birr
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($1.09)
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day
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16 Birr
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($0.40)
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ETB |
USD |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
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33,921 Birr
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($862)
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
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19,659 Birr
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($499)
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
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4,947 Birr
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($126)
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
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22,985 Birr
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($584)
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
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14,341 Birr
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($364)
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
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2,149 Birr
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($55)
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Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
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940 Birr
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($24)
|
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40” flat screen tv
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13,107 Birr
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($333)
|
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Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
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5,357 Birr
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($136)
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
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200 Birr
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($5.07)
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Hourly rate for cleaning help
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141 Birr
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($3.57)
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ETB |
USD |
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
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822 Birr
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($21)
|
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1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
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1,351 Birr
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($34)
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1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
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2,252 Birr
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($57)
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
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1,863 Birr
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($47)
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ETB |
USD |
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
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1,034,540 Birr
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($26,277)
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
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19 Birr
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($0.47)
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Monthly ticket public transport
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382 Birr
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($10)
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
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224 Birr
|
($5.68)
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ETB |
USD |
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
81 Birr
|
($2.06)
|
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
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155 Birr
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($3.94)
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Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
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596 Birr
|
($15)
|
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1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
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85 Birr
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($2.16)
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
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141 Birr
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($3.58)
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
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138 Birr
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($3.51)
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4 rolls of toilet paper
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65 Birr
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($1.65)
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Tube of toothpaste
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66 Birr
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($1.67)
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
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132 Birr
|
($3.35)
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ETB |
USD |
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
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650 Birr
|
($17)
|
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2 tickets to the movies
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140 Birr
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($3.55)
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
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1,389 Birr
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($35)
|
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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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1,130 Birr
|
($29)
|
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club
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119 Birr
|
($3.03)
|
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city
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32 Birr
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($0.81)
|
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
36 Birr
|
($0.90)
|
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Ipad wi-fi 128gb
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12,506 Birr
|
($318)
|
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
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13 Birr
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($0.32)
|
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1 month of gym membership in business district
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1,459 Birr
|
($37)
|
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1 package of marlboro cigarettes
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112 Birr
|
($2.85)
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