- Cost of Living
- China
- Ethiopia
- Xuzhou
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xuzhou, China compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xuzhou (China) is 23% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元38 (128 Birr) | 158 Birr | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元64 (218 Birr) | 148 Birr | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (33 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (35 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (36 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元6 (22 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元68 (232 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元8 (27 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (24 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.85 (13 Birr) | 16 Birr | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元35 (120 Birr) | 207 Birr | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (31 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.04 (14 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Xuzhou (China) is 61% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,392 (8,168 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,958 (6,686 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元343 (1,171 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,659 (5,666 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,300 (4,439 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元190 (649 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元41 (139 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 92% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元5,571 (19,024 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (1,707 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 (133 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元45 (155 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Xuzhou (China) is 15% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (1,024 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元250 (854 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元444 (1,515 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (2,049 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Xuzhou (China) is 11% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 911,373 Birr | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (27 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元88 (300 Birr) | 564 Birr | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 114 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Xuzhou (China) is 8% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元18 (61 Birr) | 81 Birr | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 55 Birr | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 319 Birr | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 82 Birr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 97 Birr | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 83 Birr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (25 Birr) | 39 Birr | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元6.00 (20 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (102 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Xuzhou (China) is 115% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元110 (377 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元333 (1,138 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 807% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 165 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (683 Birr) | 892 Birr | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元56 (190 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元17 (59 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (51 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 154% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元8,000 (27,317 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | + 458% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.85 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 1,609 Birr | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (68 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 311 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Xuzhou (China) is 15% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
68,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 58,112 Birr
(元17,019)
in Xuzhou.
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