Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (315 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (170 Birr) | 135 Birr | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (149 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (22 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.21 (98 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.20 (121 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 384% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (203 Birr) | 108 Birr | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (71 Birr) | 98 Birr | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.50 (35 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (62 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 249% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (354 Birr) | 242 Birr | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (45 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.89 (44 Birr) | 11 Birr | + 284% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,575 (36,634 Birr) | 26,260 Birr | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,269 (29,522 Birr) | 15,188 Birr | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (4,817 Birr) | 676 Birr | + 612% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $929 (21,596 Birr) | 14,490 Birr | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $678 (15,768 Birr) | 6,964 Birr | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $222 (5,170 Birr) | 1,135 Birr | + 356% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (1,139 Birr) | 1,807 Birr | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $353 (8,216 Birr) | 17,734 Birr | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (2,302 Birr) | 5,200 Birr | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (208 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (373 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 344% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (1,160 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (1,079 Birr) | 1,186 Birr | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (2,044 Birr) | 2,027 Birr | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (2,162 Birr) | 1,948 Birr | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,652 (573,334 Birr) | 945,705 Birr | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (14 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (2,160 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 283% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (341 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 210% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (149 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (193 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (2,216 Birr) | 322 Birr | + 587% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (156 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.95 (69 Birr) | 73 Birr | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.11 (119 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.36 (55 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (47 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (389 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 466% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (1,072 Birr) | 285 Birr | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (545 Birr) | 128 Birr | + 325% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $157 (3,645 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 2012% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (1,863 Birr) | 917 Birr | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (221 Birr) | 102 Birr | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.20 (98 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 341% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.86 (113 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 423% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $143 (3,321 Birr) | 4,275 Birr | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (3.15 Birr) | 0.84 Birr | + 274% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (816 Birr) | 1,239 Birr | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (225 Birr) | 59 Birr | + 279% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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