Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (312 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (168 Birr) | 148 Birr | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (148 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (22 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.21 (97 Birr) | 62 Birr | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.20 (120 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 373% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (201 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (70 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.50 (34 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (61 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 275% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (350 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (45 Birr) | 44 Birr | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.89 (43 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,575 (36,227 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,269 (29,195 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (4,764 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 653% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $929 (21,357 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $678 (15,593 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $222 (5,112 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (1,126 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $353 (8,125 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (2,276 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (206 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (369 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (1,147 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (1,067 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (2,021 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (2,138 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,652 (566,977 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (14 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $99 (2,278 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 343% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (337 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (148 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (190 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 247% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (2,191 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 588% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (154 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.95 (68 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.11 (118 Birr) | 83 Birr | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.36 (54 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (46 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (385 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 451% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (1,060 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 284% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (539 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 329% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $157 (3,605 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 2090% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (1,843 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (219 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.20 (97 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 336% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.86 (112 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 455% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $143 (3,284 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (3.12 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 268% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (807 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (223 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 343% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 104,997 Birr
($4,565)
in Providence, Rhode Island
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
63,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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