Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (352 Birr) | 144 Birr | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (184 Birr) | 124 Birr | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.46 (94 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (21 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.13 (58 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.88 (106 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 357% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (196 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (84 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (43 Birr) | 12 Birr | + 260% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.64 (72 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 282% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (300 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.57 (43 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.67 (46 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,259 (34,392 Birr) | 36,498 Birr | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $971 (26,527 Birr) | 19,533 Birr | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (5,309 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $960 (26,229 Birr) | 16,056 Birr | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $605 (16,535 Birr) | 9,846 Birr | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $101 (2,756 Birr) | 2,886 Birr | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (1,514 Birr) | 2,575 Birr | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $300 (8,193 Birr) | 18,309 Birr | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (5,462 Birr) | 4,301 Birr | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (194 Birr) | 98 Birr | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (649 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 387% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (1,303 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (1,334 Birr) | 1,104 Birr | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (2,599 Birr) | 2,190 Birr | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (2,567 Birr) | 2,080 Birr | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,489 (641,493 Birr) | 834,442 Birr | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (18 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (1,742 Birr) | 620 Birr | + 181% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 284 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.31 (145 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (710 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 324% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (1,741 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.25 (143 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.39 (93 Birr) | 109 Birr | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.64 (99 Birr) | 96 Birr | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.82 (104 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.32 (36 Birr) | 48 Birr | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (393 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 236% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (1,131 Birr) | 360 Birr | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (546 Birr) | 174 Birr | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (5,360 Birr) | 1,312 Birr | + 308% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (1,517 Birr) | 897 Birr | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (273 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (109 Birr) | 35 Birr | + 213% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.02 (137 Birr) | 29 Birr | + 377% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (11,726 Birr) | 12,091 Birr | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 4.54 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (882 Birr) | 1,482 Birr | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.81 (159 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 147,553 Birr
($5,403)
in Roanoke, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
105,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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