Cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (269 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (161 Birr) | 137 Birr | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.06 (82 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (23 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (54 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (94 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.75 (101 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.96 (133 Birr) | 104 Birr | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $10 (277 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 1854% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (54 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (269 Birr) | 246 Birr | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.57 (42 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 (61 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 327% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,760 (47,343 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (33,624 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (4,681 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 642% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $950 (25,554 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $688 (18,493 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (2,340 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (1,076 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $388 (10,431 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $69 (1,856 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (287 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 254% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (470 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 459% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (1,103 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (1,143 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (2,623 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (3,040 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,000 (484,187 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (25 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (807 Birr) | 718 Birr | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (418 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 247% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.49 (148 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (369 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 574% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (2,933 Birr) | 385 Birr | + 662% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.67 (152 Birr) | 93 Birr | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.66 (71 Birr) | 77 Birr | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.49 (94 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.52 (68 Birr) | 36 Birr | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.24 (33 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (453 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 549% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (1,002 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (484 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (5,225 Birr) | 220 Birr | + 2279% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (941 Birr) | 907 Birr | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (195 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (106 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 347% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.50 (67 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 205% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $839 (22,569 Birr) | 11,489 Birr | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (7 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | + 713% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (1,076 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (134 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
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