- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ethiopia
- Akron, Ohio
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (284 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (149 Birr) | 137 Birr | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.43 (103 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (19 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.24 (52 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.41 (79 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.82 (136 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (70 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (32 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (60 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 229% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (326 Birr) | 246 Birr | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (43 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.76 (41 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,248 (29,072 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $819 (19,083 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $157 (3,657 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 480% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $885 (20,612 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $563 (13,107 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (2,307 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $33 (777 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $347 (8,084 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (1,941 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (196 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (343 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 308% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (891 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (839 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (1,594 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (2,186 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,686 (528,579 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (13 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $42 (969 Birr) | 718 Birr | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (279 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (145 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (259 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 373% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (1,525 Birr) | 385 Birr | + 296% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (159 Birr) | 93 Birr | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (70 Birr) | 77 Birr | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.51 (105 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 (75 Birr) | 36 Birr | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (41 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (358 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 413% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 (709 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (473 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $138 (3,221 Birr) | 220 Birr | + 1367% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (1,486 Birr) | 907 Birr | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (170 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.10 (96 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 304% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.89 (114 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 417% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $482 (11,242 Birr) | 11,489 Birr | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (13 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | + 1419% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (1,042 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.92 (138 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 642 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
23.300
ETB
/
USD
Do you live in Addis Ababa? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 252% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in LA is 21% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in New York is 7% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Osaka is 23% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Galway is 22% cheaper than in Dublin
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Birmingham, Alabama (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Grand Rapids (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Madison, Wisconsin (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kuwait City (Kuwait)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nairobi (Kenya)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States)
Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 119,328 Birr
($5,121)
in Akron, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
97,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
Recent Prices Added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in San Jose costs ₡ 10,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 85 m2 in Jalandhar costs ₨2,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Christchurch costs NZ$100 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Kiev costs 300₴ (about 1 hour ago)
- 60 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in Patna costs ₨25 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Karachi costs ₨20,000 (about 1 hour ago)