Cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (272 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (163 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.06 (83 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (24 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (54 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (95 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.75 (102 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.96 (135 Birr) | 88 Birr | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $10 (280 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 1811% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (54 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (272 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.68 (46 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 (62 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 293% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,760 (47,872 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (34,000 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (4,733 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $950 (25,840 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $688 (18,700 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (2,367 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (1,088 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $306 (8,335 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (2,345 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (274 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 189% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (441 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (1,115 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (1,156 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (2,652 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (3,074 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,000 (489,600 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (25 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (816 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (423 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.56 (151 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (403 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 402% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (3,090 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 492% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.75 (156 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.33 (91 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.11 (85 Birr) | 94 Birr | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.13 (85 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (46 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (558 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 408% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (1,077 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (490 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $187 (5,077 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (952 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (197 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (107 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 235% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.50 (68 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 124% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (11,715 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (7 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (1,088 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (136 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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