- 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 (283 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (154 Birr) | 148 Birr | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.77 (110 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (18 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.19 (51 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.35 (78 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.58 (129 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (69 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (32 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 (57 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 251% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (322 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (45 Birr) | 44 Birr | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.74 (40 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,352 (31,271 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $811 (18,765 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (3,577 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $857 (19,822 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $553 (12,792 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (2,280 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $35 (801 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (8,331 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (2,043 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (198 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (307 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (941 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (743 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $69 (1,593 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (2,047 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,333 (539,702 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (13 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (995 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (331 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (146 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (261 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 376% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (1,661 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 421% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (155 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 (69 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.51 (104 Birr) | 83 Birr | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.04 (70 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (44 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (355 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 409% | |
| Entertainment | + 179% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (671 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (484 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $143 (3,317 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 1915% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $61 (1,418 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (174 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.10 (95 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 328% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.92 (114 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 465% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $146 (3,374 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.88 (20 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 2303% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (1,015 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (139 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 486 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 85,973 Birr
($3,717)
in Akron, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
62,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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