Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia, United States vs Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (350 Birr) | 128 Birr | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (186 Birr) | 129 Birr | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.58 (102 Birr) | 132 Birr | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.74 (21 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.07 (59 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.15 (118 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 403% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (189 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (87 Birr) | 94 Birr | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (47 Birr) | 12 Birr | + 298% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.87 (82 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 314% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (329 Birr) | 172 Birr | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (44 Birr) | 35 Birr | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.88 (53 Birr) | 11 Birr | + 392% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,293 (36,811 Birr) | 34,825 Birr | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $949 (27,020 Birr) | 19,966 Birr | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (5,707 Birr) | 5,974 Birr | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $911 (25,936 Birr) | 13,515 Birr | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $706 (20,111 Birr) | 9,428 Birr | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $101 (2,873 Birr) | 3,024 Birr | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (1,405 Birr) | 3,462 Birr | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $306 (8,716 Birr) | 17,819 Birr | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $182 (5,186 Birr) | 4,020 Birr | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (198 Birr) | 122 Birr | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (593 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 345% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,331 Birr) | 816 Birr | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (1,022 Birr) | 1,103 Birr | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (2,404 Birr) | 2,334 Birr | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (2,515 Birr) | 1,891 Birr | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,065 (685,146 Birr) | 909,578 Birr | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (19 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $63 (1,786 Birr) | 580 Birr | + 208% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 204 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.57 (159 Birr) | 109 Birr | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (591 Birr) | 197 Birr | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $63 (1,803 Birr) | 547 Birr | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.19 (148 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (89 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.75 (107 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (103 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.40 (40 Birr) | 53 Birr | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (433 Birr) | 118 Birr | + 268% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (1,123 Birr) | 400 Birr | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (585 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (5,587 Birr) | 1,291 Birr | + 333% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (1,408 Birr) | 963 Birr | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (269 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (114 Birr) | 33 Birr | + 242% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.06 (144 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 431% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (12,224 Birr) | 13,431 Birr | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 12 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $26 (753 Birr) | 1,457 Birr | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (164 Birr) | 106 Birr | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
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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 139,062 Birr
($4,884)
in Roanoke, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
101,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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