| ETB |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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230 Birr
|
($4.63)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
271 Birr
|
($5.46)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
233 Birr
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($4.70)
|
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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31 Birr
|
($0.62)
|
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12 eggs, large
|
80 Birr
|
($1.61)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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23 Birr
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($0.45)
|
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
157 Birr
|
($3.17)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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134 Birr
|
($2.70)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
18 Birr
|
($0.36)
|
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
32 Birr
|
($0.63)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
298 Birr
|
($6.00)
|
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2 liters of coca-cola
|
45 Birr
|
($0.91)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
16 Birr
|
($0.31)
|
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
|
41,326 Birr
|
($833)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
26,362 Birr
|
($531)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
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3,749 Birr
|
($76)
|
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
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25,183 Birr
|
($507)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
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17,741 Birr
|
($357)
|
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
2,284 Birr
|
($46)
|
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Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
1,020 Birr
|
($21)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
11,946 Birr
|
($241)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
5,357 Birr
|
($108)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
243 Birr
|
($4.90)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
153 Birr
|
($3.07)
|
|
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| ETB |
USD |
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
881 Birr
|
($18)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
1,490 Birr
|
($30)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
2,530 Birr
|
($51)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
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2,114 Birr
|
($43)
|
| ETB |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
1,034,910 Birr
|
($20,849)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
20 Birr
|
($0.41)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
403 Birr
|
($8)
|
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
282 Birr
|
($5.68)
|
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
|
($1.63)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
155 Birr
|
($3.13)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
638 Birr
|
($13)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
90 Birr
|
($1.81)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
136 Birr
|
($2.74)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
148 Birr
|
($2.98)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
63 Birr
|
($1.27)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
66 Birr
|
($1.32)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
145 Birr
|
($2.92)
|
| ETB |
USD |
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
675 Birr
|
($14)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
168 Birr
|
($3.39)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
1,389 Birr
|
($28)
|
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Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
1,215 Birr
|
($24)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
138 Birr
|
($2.78)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
39 Birr
|
($0.80)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
46 Birr
|
($0.93)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
12,506 Birr
|
($252)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
1.52 Birr
|
($0.03)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
2,030 Birr
|
($41)
|
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1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
152 Birr
|
($3.07)
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