Cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Greenville, South Carolina | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (766 Birr) | 604 Birr | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (450 Birr) | 334 Birr | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.64 (319 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (48 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.59 (203 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.95 (167 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 208% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.59 (259 Birr) | 318 Birr | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (206 Birr) | 255 Birr | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.96 (111 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (178 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (808 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 355% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.54 (144 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 129% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (115 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 41% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,802 (101,939 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,403 (79,376 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (9,571 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,230 (69,565 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $935 (52,922 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $107 (6,061 Birr) | 4,432 Birr | + 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (2,816 Birr) | 945 Birr | + 198% | |
40” flat screen tv | $211 (11,927 Birr) | 42,062 Birr | - 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (6,530 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (557 Birr) | 259 Birr | + 115% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (1,353 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 163% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (2,648 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (2,974 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (4,722 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (5,178 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 108% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,080 (1,305,797 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (43 Birr) | 75 Birr | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (2,135 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | + 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (1,697 Birr) | 298 Birr | + 470% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (402 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (734 Birr) | 2,831 Birr | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $208 (11,777 Birr) | 2,534 Birr | + 365% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.22 (295 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 352% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (194 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.57 (315 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (198 Birr) | 326 Birr | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (118 Birr) | 141 Birr | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (1,346 Birr) | 558 Birr | + 141% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Greenville, South Carolina | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (3,027 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (1,583 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 436% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $209 (11,797 Birr) | 5,500 Birr | + 114% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $86 (4,839 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | + 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (591 Birr) | 366 Birr | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.63 (318 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 164% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (361 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 401% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $468 (26,482 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (8 Birr) | 13 Birr | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (2,635 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (342 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 82% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 444 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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