Cost of living in McAllen, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (612 Birr) | 604 Birr | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (428 Birr) | 334 Birr | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.60 (147 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (47 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.98 (169 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.29 (130 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 140% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.82 (216 Birr) | 318 Birr | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (190 Birr) | 255 Birr | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.05 (60 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 138 Birr | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 177 Birr | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $7 (394 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 526% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.24 (70 Birr) | 82 Birr | - 14% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,146 (64,838 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $775 (43,869 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $261 (14,752 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $850 (48,103 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $552 (31,213 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 4,432 Birr | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (3,209 Birr) | 945 Birr | + 240% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 42,062 Birr | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $82 (4,633 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 259 Birr | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (630 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 22% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (2,356 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (2,609 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (4,200 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (4,527 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 82% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,019 (1,245,763 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (42 Birr) | 75 Birr | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (2,284 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | + 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (1,273 Birr) | 298 Birr | + 328% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.72 (323 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,831 Birr | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 2,534 Birr | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.24 (240 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 267% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.51 (142 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.88 (220 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 326 Birr | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.47 (83 Birr) | 141 Birr | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (663 Birr) | 558 Birr | + 19% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (2,215 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $21 (1,172 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 297% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,500 Birr | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (2,771 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (379 Birr) | 366 Birr | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (276 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 128% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.53 (200 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 177% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 29,628 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 13 Birr | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (2,568 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (391 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 80% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 292 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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