Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (354 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (175 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (139 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (26 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.04 (110 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.42 (148 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 463% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (201 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (92 Birr) | 88 Birr | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.82 (50 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 239% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.22 (115 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 551% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (377 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (52 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (57 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 263% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,518 (41,290 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,278 (34,769 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $213 (5,781 Birr) | 2,519 Birr | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $940 (25,566 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $707 (19,241 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $252 (6,868 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (1,264 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $364 (9,900 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (2,849 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (255 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (436 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (1,350 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (1,357 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (2,417 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (2,531 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,902 (677,340 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (17 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $67 (1,834 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 184% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (399 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (175 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (225 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 181% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (2,617 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 402% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (169 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.18 (86 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.90 (133 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.50 (68 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (55 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (455 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 314% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (1,228 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 292% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (623 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $170 (4,617 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (2,118 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (282 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.31 (117 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 268% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.25 (143 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 371% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (11,648 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (3.74 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (955 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (263 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 172% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 147,732 Birr
($5,431)
in Providence, Rhode Island
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
108,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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