- Cost of Living
- China
- Ethiopia
- Xuzhou
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xuzhou, China compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Xuzhou (China) is 2% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元38 (163 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元64 (277 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 101% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (42 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (45 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 91% | |
12 eggs, large | 元10 (45 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元6 (27 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元68 (295 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元8 (34 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (30 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 107% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.85 (17 Birr) | 18 Birr | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元35 (152 Birr) | 184 Birr | - 17% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (40 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.04 (18 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 12% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Xuzhou (China) is 69% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,392 (10,371 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,958 (8,490 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元343 (1,487 Birr) | 2,519 Birr | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,393 (6,041 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,300 (5,637 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元190 (824 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 71% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元41 (177 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 93% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元5,571 (24,156 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (2,168 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 (169 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元45 (197 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 10% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Xuzhou (China) is 3% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (1,301 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 85% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元250 (1,084 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元444 (1,924 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (2,602 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 28% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Xuzhou (China) is 5% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 754,439 Birr | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (34 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元88 (381 Birr) | 645 Birr | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Xuzhou (China) is 5% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元18 (78 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 80 Birr | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 522 Birr | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 90 Birr | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 100 Birr | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 94 Birr | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (32 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元6.00 (26 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (130 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 18% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Xuzhou (China) is 27% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元110 (478 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元333 (1,445 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 757% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,980 Birr | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (867 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元56 (241 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 102% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元17 (74 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 133% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (65 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 115% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 36 Birr | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元300 (1,301 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 12% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (87 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 10% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Xuzhou (China) is 24% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
115,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 87,478 Birr
(元20,176)
in Xuzhou.
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