- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ethiopia
- Fargo
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fargo, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fargo (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (356 Birr) | 144 Birr | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (190 Birr) | 124 Birr | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.81 (131 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (27 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.49 (68 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.31 (117 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 406% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (174 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.57 (97 Birr) | 88 Birr | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (36 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (76 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 305% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (407 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (50 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (53 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 277% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Fargo (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,212 (32,953 Birr) | 36,498 Birr | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $880 (23,931 Birr) | 19,533 Birr | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (3,471 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $900 (24,471 Birr) | 16,056 Birr | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $727 (19,762 Birr) | 9,846 Birr | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (2,262 Birr) | 2,886 Birr | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (1,200 Birr) | 2,575 Birr | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $375 (10,209 Birr) | 18,309 Birr | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (3,457 Birr) | 4,301 Birr | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (366 Birr) | 98 Birr | + 272% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (612 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 360% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Fargo (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,274 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (1,142 Birr) | 1,104 Birr | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (2,449 Birr) | 2,190 Birr | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (2,930 Birr) | 2,080 Birr | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Fargo (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,969 (570,360 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (17 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (1,107 Birr) | 620 Birr | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (379 Birr) | 279 Birr | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Fargo (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (193 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (672 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 301% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (3,184 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 511% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (204 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (96 Birr) | 109 Birr | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 (146 Birr) | 96 Birr | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.41 (65 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (43 Birr) | 48 Birr | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (544 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 364% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Fargo (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (1,088 Birr) | 360 Birr | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (571 Birr) | 174 Birr | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $101 (2,754 Birr) | 1,312 Birr | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (1,564 Birr) | 897 Birr | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (216 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (107 Birr) | 35 Birr | + 205% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.86 (132 Birr) | 29 Birr | + 360% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (11,642 Birr) | 12,091 Birr | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (27 Birr) | 5.30 Birr | + 414% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (1,185 Birr) | 1,482 Birr | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.37 (146 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 815 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fargo (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 160,266 Birr
($5,892)
in Fargo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
110,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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