Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (280 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (153 Birr) | 148 Birr | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.25 (75 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (19 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (59 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.64 (84 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (194 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (71 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.42 (33 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (62 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 281% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (275 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.14 (49 Birr) | 44 Birr | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.54 (35 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,210 (27,848 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $915 (21,043 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (3,970 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 527% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $977 (22,475 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $649 (14,939 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $107 (2,473 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (1,372 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $301 (6,927 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $226 (5,198 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (197 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (629 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 119% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (1,254 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $74 (1,697 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (2,349 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (2,226 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,426 (539,046 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (12 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $82 (1,893 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 268% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 114 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) | $6 (143 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 55 Birr | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (1,690 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 430% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.53 (127 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (67 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.76 (86 Birr) | 83 Birr | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.11 (72 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.07 (25 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (440 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 530% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (1,030 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (382 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $240 (5,520 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 3254% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (2,108 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (253 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (105 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 375% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.80 (134 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 563% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $300 (6,903 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.85 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (1,149 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (201 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 301% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 99,535 Birr
($4,326)
in Roanoke, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
66,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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