Cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (233 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (140 Birr) | 135 Birr | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.06 (71 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (21 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (47 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (82 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.75 (87 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.96 (115 Birr) | 98 Birr | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $10 (239 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 1592% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (47 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (233 Birr) | 242 Birr | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.57 (37 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 (53 Birr) | 11 Birr | + 362% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,760 (40,933 Birr) | 26,260 Birr | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (29,072 Birr) | 15,188 Birr | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (4,047 Birr) | 676 Birr | + 498% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $950 (22,095 Birr) | 14,490 Birr | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $688 (15,989 Birr) | 6,964 Birr | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (2,024 Birr) | 1,135 Birr | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (930 Birr) | 1,807 Birr | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $388 (9,019 Birr) | 17,734 Birr | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $72 (1,672 Birr) | 5,200 Birr | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (248 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 206% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (406 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 383% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (954 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (988 Birr) | 1,186 Birr | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (2,268 Birr) | 2,027 Birr | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (2,628 Birr) | 1,948 Birr | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,000 (418,633 Birr) | 945,705 Birr | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (21 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (698 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (361 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 228% | |
| Personal Care | + 163% | |||
| Personal Care in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.49 (128 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (319 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 483% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (2,536 Birr) | 322 Birr | + 686% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.67 (132 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.88 (67 Birr) | 73 Birr | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.40 (79 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.52 (59 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.24 (29 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (391 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 469% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (866 Birr) | 285 Birr | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (419 Birr) | 128 Birr | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (4,518 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 2518% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (814 Birr) | 917 Birr | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (169 Birr) | 102 Birr | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (91 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 313% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.50 (58 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 169% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $159 (3,702 Birr) | 4,275 Birr | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (6 Birr) | 0.84 Birr | + 617% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (930 Birr) | 1,239 Birr | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (116 Birr) | 59 Birr | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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