Cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (1,008 Birr) | 604 Birr | + 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (479 Birr) | 334 Birr | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.15 (293 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (59 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.20 (296 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.76 (327 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 505% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (717 Birr) | 318 Birr | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.09 (232 Birr) | 255 Birr | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (106 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.54 (201 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (711 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 301% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.36 (134 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 114% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (157 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 92% | |
Housing | + 86% | |||
Housing in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,467 (140,175 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,799 (102,225 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $124 (7,031 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,567 (89,052 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,196 (67,972 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $69 (3,937 Birr) | 4,432 Birr | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (3,053 Birr) | 945 Birr | + 223% | |
40” flat screen tv | $325 (18,450 Birr) | 42,062 Birr | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (6,259 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (798 Birr) | 259 Birr | + 209% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (1,745 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 239% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (2,998 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (2,376 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (5,226 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (5,789 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 132% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,838 (1,411,391 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (51 Birr) | 75 Birr | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (1,659 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | + 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (786 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 168% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (396 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (840 Birr) | 2,831 Birr | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $153 (8,682 Birr) | 2,534 Birr | + 243% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (378 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 479% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.82 (274 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (283 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.27 (186 Birr) | 326 Birr | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (128 Birr) | 141 Birr | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (1,434 Birr) | 558 Birr | + 157% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (2,577 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (1,270 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 330% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $96 (5,460 Birr) | 5,500 Birr | - 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (3,338 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (629 Birr) | 366 Birr | + 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.60 (318 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 163% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (365 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 407% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (24,294 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (28 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 119% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (3,212 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (357 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 81% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 312 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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