Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (313 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (170 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.25 (143 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (24 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.41 (66 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.83 (104 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (150 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.07 (138 Birr) | 88 Birr | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.20 (114 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 681% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (48 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (354 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (49 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.55 (69 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 342% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (55,609 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,273 (34,620 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (3,620 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,136 (30,902 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $781 (21,242 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (1,810 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (1,339 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $304 (8,279 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (3,128 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (267 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 182% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (462 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 159% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (1,034 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (875 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (1,793 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (2,049 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (598,400 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (15 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (2,271 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 252% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (571 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 99% | |
| 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 (179 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (554 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 592% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (3,063 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 487% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.26 (143 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (87 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (147 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (80 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (42 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (500 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 355% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (997 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (571 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $144 (3,919 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (1,360 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (266 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.50 (95 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 199% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (82 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 169% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (11,704 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (2.72 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (828 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (141 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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