| ETB |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
120 Birr
|
($4.26)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)
|
123 Birr
|
($4.38)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
132 Birr
|
($4.70)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
25 Birr
|
($0.88)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
53 Birr
|
($1.88)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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23 Birr
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($0.83)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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114 Birr
|
($4.07)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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94 Birr
|
($3.34)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
12 Birr
|
($0.42)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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20 Birr
|
($0.70)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
172 Birr
|
($6)
|
|
2 liters of Coca-Cola
|
35 Birr
|
($1.23)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
11 Birr
|
($0.39)
|
| ETB |
USD |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area
|
38,542 Birr
|
($1,371)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area
|
19,966 Birr
|
($710)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
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5,974 Birr
|
($212)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area
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13,969 Birr
|
($497)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area
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9,428 Birr
|
($335)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio
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3,024 Birr
|
($108)
|
|
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month)
|
2,888 Birr
|
($103)
|
|
40” flat screen TV
|
17,819 Birr
|
($634)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
4,020 Birr
|
($143)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
122 Birr
|
($4.32)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
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133 Birr
|
($4.74)
|
|
|
| ETB |
USD |
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar)
|
816 Birr
|
($29)
|
|
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)
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1,103 Birr
|
($39)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
2,334 Birr
|
($83)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
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1,891 Birr
|
($67)
|
| ETB |
USD |
|
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
909,578 Birr
|
($32,346)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
19 Birr
|
($0.67)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
580 Birr
|
($21)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
204 Birr
|
($7)
|
| ETB |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
109 Birr
|
($3.86)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
794 Birr
|
($28)
|
|
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes)
|
547 Birr
|
($19)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...)
|
82 Birr
|
($2.91)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
112 Birr
|
($3.99)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
112 Birr
|
($3.98)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
45 Birr
|
($1.60)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
53 Birr
|
($1.88)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
118 Birr
|
($4.19)
|
| ETB |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
400 Birr
|
($14)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
177 Birr
|
($6)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
1,291 Birr
|
($46)
|
|
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
963 Birr
|
($34)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
117 Birr
|
($4.16)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
33 Birr
|
($1.19)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
27 Birr
|
($0.96)
|
|
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
|
13,431 Birr
|
($478)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
12 Birr
|
($0.42)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
1,457 Birr
|
($52)
|
|
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes
|
106 Birr
|
($3.77)
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