Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (313 Birr) | 144 Birr | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (170 Birr) | 124 Birr | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.25 (143 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (25 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.41 (66 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.83 (104 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 350% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (150 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.07 (138 Birr) | 88 Birr | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.20 (114 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 782% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (48 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (354 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (48 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.55 (69 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 391% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (55,691 Birr) | 36,498 Birr | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,273 (34,671 Birr) | 19,533 Birr | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (3,625 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,136 (30,948 Birr) | 16,056 Birr | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $781 (21,273 Birr) | 9,846 Birr | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (1,813 Birr) | 2,886 Birr | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (1,341 Birr) | 2,575 Birr | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $314 (8,555 Birr) | 18,309 Birr | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (3,132 Birr) | 4,301 Birr | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (274 Birr) | 98 Birr | + 179% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (472 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 254% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (1,035 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (876 Birr) | 1,104 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (1,796 Birr) | 2,190 Birr | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (2,052 Birr) | 2,080 Birr | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (599,280 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (15 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (2,275 Birr) | 620 Birr | + 267% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (571 Birr) | 279 Birr | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (181 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (519 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (3,036 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 482% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.26 (143 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (92 Birr) | 109 Birr | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (148 Birr) | 96 Birr | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.28 (89 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.59 (43 Birr) | 48 Birr | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (501 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 327% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (1,019 Birr) | 360 Birr | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (572 Birr) | 174 Birr | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $121 (3,296 Birr) | 1,312 Birr | + 151% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (1,362 Birr) | 897 Birr | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (267 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.50 (95 Birr) | 35 Birr | + 173% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (82 Birr) | 29 Birr | + 185% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (11,706 Birr) | 12,091 Birr | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (2.72 Birr) | 5.30 Birr | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (829 Birr) | 1,482 Birr | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (141 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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