Cost of living in Omaha, Nebraska, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (253 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (150 Birr) | 148 Birr | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.59 (83 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (18 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (50 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.32 (76 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.63 (129 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (71 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.10 (25 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (52 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (230 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (40 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.67 (38 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,462 (33,623 Birr) | 23,784 Birr | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (28,750 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (3,988 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 530% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $837 (19,251 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $638 (14,663 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (2,808 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $59 (1,365 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $340 (7,822 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (2,294 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (255 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (370 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (932 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (901 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (1,639 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (2,050 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (460,002 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (13 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (1,265 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (365 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.79 (133 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (168 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (2,002 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 529% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.36 (123 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.00 (69 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (96 Birr) | 83 Birr | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.73 (86 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.53 (35 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (364 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 421% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (895 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (460 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $176 (4,048 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 2360% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (748 Birr) | 892 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (165 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.83 (88 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 298% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.91 (90 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 346% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $141 (3,240 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (2.30 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (818 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.50 (127 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 101,024 Birr
($4,392)
in Omaha, Nebraska
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
77,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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