- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ethiopia
- Fargo
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fargo, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fargo (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (267 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (146 Birr) | 148 Birr | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.12 (95 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (21 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (60 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.36 (54 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (159 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.87 (66 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (32 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (73 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 347% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (396 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.72 (40 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 (53 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Fargo (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,223 (28,120 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $759 (17,455 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (2,905 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $843 (19,381 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (15,312 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $85 (1,957 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (884 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $378 (8,687 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $64 (1,481 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (306 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (419 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Fargo (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,091 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (1,080 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (2,083 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (2,460 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Fargo (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,249 (488,714 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (13 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (922 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (289 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Fargo (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (176 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (283 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 415% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (1,666 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 423% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.44 (125 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (87 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.70 (85 Birr) | 83 Birr | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.53 (58 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (39 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (455 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 552% | |
| Entertainment | + 189% | |||
| Entertainment in Fargo (United States) is 189% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (868 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (437 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $87 (2,008 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 1120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (1,563 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (179 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (90 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 307% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (111 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 452% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $150 (3,450 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (23 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 2611% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (990 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.90 (136 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 483 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Fargo (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 80,354 Birr
($3,494)
in Fargo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
57,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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