- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ethiopia
- Fargo
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fargo, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fargo (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (270 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (148 Birr) | 137 Birr | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (103 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (22 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (61 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.36 (55 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (162 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.87 (67 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (32 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (74 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 302% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (401 Birr) | 246 Birr | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.72 (40 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 (53 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 273% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Fargo (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,223 (28,487 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $759 (17,683 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (2,943 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $843 (19,634 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (15,512 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $85 (1,982 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (896 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $378 (8,800 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $64 (1,500 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (310 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 283% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (425 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 405% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Fargo (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,105 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (931 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (2,110 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (2,492 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Fargo (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,249 (495,099 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (13 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (932 Birr) | 718 Birr | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (292 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Fargo (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (178 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (287 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 424% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (1,687 Birr) | 385 Birr | + 338% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.44 (127 Birr) | 93 Birr | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (88 Birr) | 77 Birr | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.70 (86 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.53 (59 Birr) | 36 Birr | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (40 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (461 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 561% | |
| Entertainment | + 201% | |||
| Entertainment in Fargo (United States) is 201% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (879 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (443 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $87 (2,034 Birr) | 220 Birr | + 826% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (1,465 Birr) | 907 Birr | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (182 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (91 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 286% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (113 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 411% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $500 (11,650 Birr) | 11,489 Birr | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (23 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | + 2607% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (1,003 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.90 (138 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 556 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Fargo (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 127,504 Birr
($5,472)
in Fargo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
97,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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