- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ethiopia
- Fargo
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fargo, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fargo (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (315 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (172 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (125 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (26 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.75 (75 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.54 (96 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 267% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (189 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (92 Birr) | 88 Birr | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (36 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (86 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 388% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (468 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (49 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 (62 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 297% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Fargo (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,223 (33,256 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $779 (21,180 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (3,435 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $843 (22,920 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (18,108 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $85 (2,314 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (1,046 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $378 (10,273 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $64 (1,751 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (362 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 282% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (496 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 178% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Fargo (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (1,419 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (1,098 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (2,463 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (2,909 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Fargo (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,754 (564,495 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (15 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (1,088 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (342 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Fargo (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (208 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (335 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 318% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (1,970 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 278% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (191 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (102 Birr) | 100 Birr | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.70 (101 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.53 (69 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (47 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (538 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 390% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Fargo (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (1,026 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (517 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $87 (2,374 Birr) | 3,292 Birr | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (1,606 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (212 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (107 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 235% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (131 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 334% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (11,688 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (27 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (1,061 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.46 (148 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 591 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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ETB
/
USD
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Cost of living in Fargo (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 138,374 Birr
($5,087)
in Fargo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
118,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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