| ETB |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
230 Birr
|
($7)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
213 Birr
|
($7)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
174 Birr
|
($5.43)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
37 Birr
|
($1.15)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
60 Birr
|
($1.87)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
25 Birr
|
($0.78)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
135 Birr
|
($4.21)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
119 Birr
|
($3.72)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
15 Birr
|
($0.48)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
25 Birr
|
($0.79)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
231 Birr
|
($7)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
39 Birr
|
($1.21)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
13 Birr
|
($0.40)
|
| ETB |
USD |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
29,921 Birr
|
($935)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
17,826 Birr
|
($557)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
6,330 Birr
|
($198)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
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17,179 Birr
|
($537)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
11,230 Birr
|
($351)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
2,743 Birr
|
($86)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
4,433 Birr
|
($139)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
17,896 Birr
|
($559)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
4,620 Birr
|
($144)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
171 Birr
|
($5.35)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
133 Birr
|
($4.16)
|
|
|
| ETB |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
888 Birr
|
($28)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
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1,391 Birr
|
($43)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
2,457 Birr
|
($77)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
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1,755 Birr
|
($55)
|
| ETB |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
1,117,250 Birr
|
($34,905)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
20 Birr
|
($0.61)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
437 Birr
|
($14)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
241 Birr
|
($8)
|
| ETB |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
128 Birr
|
($3.99)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
182 Birr
|
($5.68)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
570 Birr
|
($18)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
85 Birr
|
($2.66)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
117 Birr
|
($3.65)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
115 Birr
|
($3.60)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
54 Birr
|
($1.68)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
48 Birr
|
($1.49)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
131 Birr
|
($4.09)
|
| ETB |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
661 Birr
|
($21)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
178 Birr
|
($5.55)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
1,458 Birr
|
($46)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
1,035 Birr
|
($32)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
121 Birr
|
($3.78)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
36 Birr
|
($1.12)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
29 Birr
|
($0.89)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
12,506 Birr
|
($391)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
1.52 Birr
|
($0.05)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
1,466 Birr
|
($46)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
107 Birr
|
($3.34)
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