Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia, United States compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (276 Birr) | 152 Birr | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (157 Birr) | 125 Birr | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.25 (75 Birr) | 118 Birr | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (19 Birr) | 24 Birr | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (59 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.64 (85 Birr) | 21 Birr | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (196 Birr) | 100 Birr | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (72 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.42 (33 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (63 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 254% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (278 Birr) | 206 Birr | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.05 (48 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.54 (36 Birr) | 12 Birr | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,210 (28,147 Birr) | 22,816 Birr | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $915 (21,269 Birr) | 12,853 Birr | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (4,012 Birr) | 559 Birr | + 618% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $977 (22,716 Birr) | 12,842 Birr | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $649 (15,099 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $107 (2,499 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (1,387 Birr) | 1,807 Birr | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $301 (7,001 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $226 (5,254 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (199 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (636 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (1,268 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $74 (1,715 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (2,375 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (2,250 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,426 (544,833 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (13 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $82 (1,914 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 239% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 114 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (144 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 55 Birr | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (1,708 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 436% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.53 (129 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (67 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.76 (87 Birr) | 83 Birr | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.11 (72 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.07 (25 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (445 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 537% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (1,008 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (434 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $240 (5,579 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 3290% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (2,131 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (255 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 172% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (106 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 380% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.80 (135 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 570% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $300 (6,977 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.85 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (1,162 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (204 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 305% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 107,042 Birr
($4,603)
in Roanoke, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
70,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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