Cost of living in Omaha, Nebraska, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (256 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (151 Birr) | 135 Birr | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.47 (81 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (17 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (50 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.32 (77 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.63 (131 Birr) | 108 Birr | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (72 Birr) | 98 Birr | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.15 (27 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (52 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (233 Birr) | 242 Birr | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (43 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.58 (37 Birr) | 11 Birr | + 221% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,462 (34,012 Birr) | 26,260 Birr | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (29,083 Birr) | 15,188 Birr | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (4,034 Birr) | 676 Birr | + 496% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $837 (19,474 Birr) | 14,490 Birr | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $638 (14,832 Birr) | 6,964 Birr | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $85 (1,985 Birr) | 1,135 Birr | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $59 (1,380 Birr) | 1,807 Birr | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $340 (7,913 Birr) | 17,734 Birr | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (2,321 Birr) | 5,200 Birr | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (261 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 221% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (374 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 345% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (942 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (911 Birr) | 1,186 Birr | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (1,658 Birr) | 2,027 Birr | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (2,073 Birr) | 1,948 Birr | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (465,324 Birr) | 945,705 Birr | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (13 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (1,280 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 127% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (369 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.79 (135 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (157 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (2,429 Birr) | 322 Birr | + 653% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.50 (128 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (72 Birr) | 73 Birr | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (97 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.79 (88 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.53 (36 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (368 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 435% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (887 Birr) | 285 Birr | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (465 Birr) | 128 Birr | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $176 (4,095 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 2273% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (756 Birr) | 917 Birr | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (167 Birr) | 102 Birr | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.83 (89 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 303% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.17 (97 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 349% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $141 (3,277 Birr) | 4,275 Birr | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (2.33 Birr) | 0.84 Birr | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (827 Birr) | 1,239 Birr | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.50 (128 Birr) | 59 Birr | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 98,880 Birr
($4,250)
in Omaha, Nebraska
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
74,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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