| ETB |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
392 Birr
|
($7)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
356 Birr
|
($7)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
311 Birr
|
($5.74)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
54 Birr
|
($1.00)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
129 Birr
|
($2.38)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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29 Birr
|
($0.53)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
255 Birr
|
($4.71)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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221 Birr
|
($4.08)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
26 Birr
|
($0.48)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
55 Birr
|
($1.01)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
301 Birr
|
($5.56)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
56 Birr
|
($1.03)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
23 Birr
|
($0.43)
|
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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| ETB |
USD |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
57,939 Birr
|
($1,069)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
38,355 Birr
|
($708)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
2,564 Birr
|
($47)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
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34,148 Birr
|
($630)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
24,556 Birr
|
($453)
|
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
1,667 Birr
|
($31)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
1,416 Birr
|
($26)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
11,847 Birr
|
($219)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
5,970 Birr
|
($110)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
285 Birr
|
($5.26)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
197 Birr
|
($3.64)
|
|
|
| ETB |
USD |
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
1,664 Birr
|
($31)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
1,576 Birr
|
($29)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
3,114 Birr
|
($57)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
2,311 Birr
|
($43)
|
| ETB |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
1,499,600 Birr
|
($27,673)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
40 Birr
|
($0.74)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
765 Birr
|
($14)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
286 Birr
|
($5.28)
|
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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| ETB |
USD |
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
81 Birr
|
($1.50)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
177 Birr
|
($3.26)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
593 Birr
|
($11)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
90 Birr
|
($1.66)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
177 Birr
|
($3.27)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
158 Birr
|
($2.91)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
74 Birr
|
($1.37)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
79 Birr
|
($1.46)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
151 Birr
|
($2.79)
|
| ETB |
USD |
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
810 Birr
|
($15)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
233 Birr
|
($4.30)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
1,387 Birr
|
($26)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
1,736 Birr
|
($32)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
267 Birr
|
($4.92)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
58 Birr
|
($1.06)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
69 Birr
|
($1.26)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
12,506 Birr
|
($231)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
3.13 Birr
|
($0.06)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
1,716 Birr
|
($32)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
230 Birr
|
($4.25)
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