Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (357 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (190 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.46 (97 Birr) | 136 Birr | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (21 Birr) | 24 Birr | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.13 (59 Birr) | 52 Birr | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.88 (108 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 369% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (200 Birr) | 104 Birr | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (86 Birr) | 93 Birr | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (44 Birr) | 12 Birr | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.64 (74 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 298% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (323 Birr) | 163 Birr | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (43 Birr) | 34 Birr | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (48 Birr) | 12 Birr | + 306% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,259 (35,198 Birr) | 38,542 Birr | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $971 (27,149 Birr) | 19,966 Birr | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (5,434 Birr) | 5,974 Birr | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $953 (26,643 Birr) | 13,969 Birr | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $673 (18,803 Birr) | 9,428 Birr | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $101 (2,820 Birr) | 3,024 Birr | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (1,550 Birr) | 2,888 Birr | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $307 (8,585 Birr) | 17,819 Birr | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $196 (5,474 Birr) | 4,020 Birr | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (199 Birr) | 122 Birr | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (615 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 362% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (1,346 Birr) | 816 Birr | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (1,336 Birr) | 1,103 Birr | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (2,579 Birr) | 2,346 Birr | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (2,655 Birr) | 1,891 Birr | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,571 (602,906 Birr) | 909,578 Birr | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (19 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $63 (1,753 Birr) | 580 Birr | + 202% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 204 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.31 (149 Birr) | 109 Birr | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (727 Birr) | 794 Birr | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $71 (1,984 Birr) | 547 Birr | + 263% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.25 (147 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.33 (93 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.57 (100 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.70 (103 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.31 (37 Birr) | 53 Birr | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (402 Birr) | 118 Birr | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (1,135 Birr) | 400 Birr | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (559 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (5,485 Birr) | 1,291 Birr | + 325% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (1,475 Birr) | 963 Birr | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (280 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (112 Birr) | 33 Birr | + 235% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.02 (140 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 417% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (12,001 Birr) | 13,431 Birr | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 10 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (902 Birr) | 1,457 Birr | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (171 Birr) | 106 Birr | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 938 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 153,099 Birr
($5,478)
in Roanoke, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
111,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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