- 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 | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (351 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (190 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (120 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (23 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.58 (70 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.45 (94 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.74 (156 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.12 (85 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (45 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.75 (75 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 325% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (354 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (50 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (42 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 168% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,022 (27,802 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $769 (20,928 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $158 (4,302 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $885 (24,062 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $563 (15,301 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (2,693 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $32 (860 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (9,686 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (2,301 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (228 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (401 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 124% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (1,032 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (979 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (1,897 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (2,591 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,205 (603,981 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (17 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (1,172 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (371 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (169 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (302 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 277% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (1,662 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 219% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (185 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.06 (83 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.18 (114 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 (88 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.43 (39 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (422 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 284% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (871 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (526 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $139 (3,794 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (1,790 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (199 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.41 (120 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 277% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.01 (136 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 350% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (11,781 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (15 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (1,259 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (169 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
27.200
ETB
/
USD
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 125,971 Birr
($4,631)
in Akron, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
115,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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