- Cost of Living
- China
- Ethiopia
- Xuzhou
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xuzhou, China compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xuzhou (China) is 20% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元38 (133 Birr) | 177 Birr | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元64 (226 Birr) | 137 Birr | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (34 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (36 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (37 Birr) | 45 Birr | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元6 (22 Birr) | 27 Birr | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元68 (241 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元8 (28 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (25 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.85 (14 Birr) | 18 Birr | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元35 (124 Birr) | 246 Birr | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (32 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.04 (14 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Xuzhou (China) is 65% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,392 (8,476 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,958 (6,939 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元343 (1,215 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,659 (5,880 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,300 (4,606 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元190 (673 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元41 (144 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元5,571 (19,742 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (1,772 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 (138 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元45 (161 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 91% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Xuzhou (China) is 23% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (1,063 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元250 (886 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元444 (1,572 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (2,126 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Xuzhou (China) is 17% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 914,614 Birr | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (28 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元88 (311 Birr) | 718 Birr | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 120 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Xuzhou (China) is 7% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元18 (64 Birr) | 95 Birr | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 55 Birr | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 385 Birr | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 93 Birr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 77 Birr | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 110 Birr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (26 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元6.00 (21 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (106 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Xuzhou (China) is 26% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元110 (391 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元333 (1,181 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 783% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 220 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (709 Birr) | 907 Birr | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元56 (197 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元17 (61 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (53 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 141% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 11,489 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.86 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元300 (1,063 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (71 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 462 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Xuzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
86,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 61,494 Birr
(元17,355)
in Xuzhou.
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