Cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (230 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (138 Birr) | 148 Birr | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.06 (70 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (20 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (46 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (81 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.75 (86 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.96 (114 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $10 (237 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 1197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (46 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (230 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.57 (36 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 (52 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,760 (40,498 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (28,763 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (4,004 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 533% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $950 (21,860 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $688 (15,819 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (2,002 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (920 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $388 (8,923 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $72 (1,654 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (216 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (346 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (943 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (978 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (2,243 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (2,600 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,000 (414,182 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (21 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (690 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (357 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 214% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.49 (126 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (316 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 474% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (2,491 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 682% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.67 (130 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 (68 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.40 (78 Birr) | 83 Birr | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.48 (57 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.24 (29 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (387 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 454% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (857 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (414 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (4,470 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 2615% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (805 Birr) | 892 Birr | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (167 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (90 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 308% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.50 (58 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 186% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $159 (3,662 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (5.98 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 605% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (920 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (115 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 80,515 Birr
($3,499)
in Knoxville, Tennessee
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
59,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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