Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (268 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (146 Birr) | 137 Birr | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.25 (122 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (21 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.41 (56 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.83 (89 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (128 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.07 (118 Birr) | 104 Birr | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.20 (98 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 591% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (41 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (303 Birr) | 246 Birr | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (40 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.55 (59 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 315% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (47,635 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,273 (29,656 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (3,101 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,136 (26,471 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $781 (18,196 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (1,550 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (1,147 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $319 (7,439 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (2,690 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (214 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (372 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 342% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (885 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (749 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (1,536 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (1,755 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (512,600 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (13 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (1,946 Birr) | 718 Birr | + 171% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (473 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 293% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (153 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (475 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 768% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (2,624 Birr) | 385 Birr | + 582% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.49 (128 Birr) | 93 Birr | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.25 (76 Birr) | 77 Birr | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.26 (123 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.70 (63 Birr) | 36 Birr | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (36 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (413 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 493% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (892 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (489 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $142 (3,317 Birr) | 220 Birr | + 1410% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (1,165 Birr) | 907 Birr | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (228 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.50 (82 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 245% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (70 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 217% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $456 (10,618 Birr) | 11,489 Birr | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (2.33 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (709 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (120 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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