Cost of living in Omaha, Nebraska, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (299 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (177 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.11 (85 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.64 (17 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (59 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.44 (94 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.84 (132 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (85 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.17 (32 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (61 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 247% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (272 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.69 (46 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (47 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 199% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,462 (39,763 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (34,000 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (4,808 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $837 (22,766 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $638 (17,340 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $95 (2,578 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $59 (1,614 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $331 (8,991 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (2,758 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (309 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 226% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (524 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 194% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (1,102 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (1,065 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (1,938 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (2,424 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (544,000 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (17 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (1,496 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 132% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (432 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (169 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (201 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (2,525 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 384% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.89 (160 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.15 (86 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.83 (131 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.79 (103 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.56 (42 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (457 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 316% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (961 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (544 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $105 (2,850 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (884 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (216 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.83 (104 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 227% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.05 (110 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 264% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (11,768 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (2.72 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (967 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.50 (150 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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