- Cost of Living
- China
- Ethiopia
- Xuzhou
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xuzhou, China compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xuzhou (China) is 2% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元38 (157 Birr) | 144 Birr | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元64 (267 Birr) | 124 Birr | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (40 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (43 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (44 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元6 (26 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元68 (285 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元8 (33 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (29 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.85 (16 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元35 (147 Birr) | 173 Birr | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (38 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.04 (17 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Xuzhou (China) is 70% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,392 (10,011 Birr) | 36,498 Birr | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,958 (8,195 Birr) | 19,533 Birr | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元343 (1,435 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,393 (5,831 Birr) | 16,056 Birr | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,300 (5,441 Birr) | 9,846 Birr | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元190 (795 Birr) | 2,886 Birr | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元41 (171 Birr) | 2,575 Birr | - 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元5,571 (23,317 Birr) | 18,309 Birr | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (2,093 Birr) | 4,301 Birr | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 (163 Birr) | 98 Birr | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元45 (190 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Xuzhou (China) is 4% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (1,256 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元250 (1,046 Birr) | 1,104 Birr | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元444 (1,857 Birr) | 2,190 Birr | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (2,511 Birr) | 2,080 Birr | + 21% | |
| 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 (33 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元88 (367 Birr) | 620 Birr | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 279 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Xuzhou (China) is 6% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元18 (75 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 168 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.) | - | 109 Birr | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 96 Birr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (31 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元6.00 (25 Birr) | 48 Birr | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (126 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Xuzhou (China) is 25% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元110 (461 Birr) | 360 Birr | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元333 (1,395 Birr) | 174 Birr | + 703% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,312 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (837 Birr) | 897 Birr | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元56 (233 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元17 (72 Birr) | 35 Birr | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (63 Birr) | 29 Birr | + 119% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,091 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 5.30 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元300 (1,256 Birr) | 1,482 Birr | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (84 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 673 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Xuzhou (China) is 25% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
107,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 80,621 Birr
(元19,264)
in Xuzhou.
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