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 (266 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (145 Birr) | 148 Birr | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.25 (121 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (21 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.41 (56 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.83 (89 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (127 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.07 (117 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.20 (97 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 432% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (40 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (301 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.75 (41 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.55 (59 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (47,288 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,273 (29,440 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (3,078 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 386% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,136 (26,278 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $781 (18,063 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (1,539 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (1,139 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $322 (7,452 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (2,817 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (219 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (348 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (879 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (744 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (1,525 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (1,743 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (508,862 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (13 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (1,931 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 242% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (470 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 314% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (157 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (506 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 821% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (2,638 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 728% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.30 (123 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.17 (73 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.65 (108 Birr) | 83 Birr | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (65 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (36 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (400 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 473% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (943 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (486 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 287% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $125 (2,881 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 1650% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (1,157 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (234 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.50 (81 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 265% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (69 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 244% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $140 (3,229 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (2.31 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (704 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (120 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 105,393 Birr
($4,557)
in Charlotte, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
67,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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