Cost of living in United States compared to Ethiopia
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Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in United States is 60% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
United States | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (1,118 Birr) | 604 Birr | + 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (616 Birr) | 333 Birr | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (324 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (60 Birr) | 107 Birr | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (258 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (259 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 379% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (414 Birr) | 317 Birr | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (252 Birr) | 254 Birr | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (126 Birr) | 113 Birr | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (172 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (900 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 437% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (167 Birr) | 62 Birr | + 168% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (158 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 96% | |
Housing | + 119% | |||
Housing in United States is 119% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
United States | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (171,033 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (131,137 Birr) | 59,759 Birr | + 119% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (12,652 Birr) | 5,660 Birr | + 124% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (116,759 Birr) | 53,015 Birr | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (88,946 Birr) | 28,558 Birr | + 211% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (8,446 Birr) | 4,458 Birr | + 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (3,650 Birr) | 981 Birr | + 272% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (16,677 Birr) | 36,043 Birr | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (8,265 Birr) | 12,406 Birr | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (813 Birr) | 260 Birr | + 213% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (1,696 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in United States is 54% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
United States | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (3,253 Birr) | 2,750 Birr | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (2,973 Birr) | 1,748 Birr | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (5,534 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (7,451 Birr) | 2,469 Birr | + 202% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in United States is 9% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
United States | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (1,616,597 Birr) | 1,800,000 Birr | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (56 Birr) | 78 Birr | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (4,198 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 16% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
United States | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (542 Birr) | 1,000 Birr | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (1,203 Birr) | 3,000 Birr | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (7,928 Birr) | 2,574 Birr | + 208% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (529 Birr) | 60 Birr | + 782% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (285 Birr) | 466 Birr | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (372 Birr) | 622 Birr | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (281 Birr) | 336 Birr | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (134 Birr) | 147 Birr | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (1,672 Birr) | 565 Birr | + 196% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 21% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
United States | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (3,257 Birr) | 2,970 Birr | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (1,693 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 473% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (11,753 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (5,633 Birr) | 2,690 Birr | + 109% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (830 Birr) | 363 Birr | + 129% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (317 Birr) | 123 Birr | + 158% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (413 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 477% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (28,794 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (21 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (3,767 Birr) | 2,509 Birr | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (580 Birr) | 2,035 Birr | - 71% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,788 prices entered by 2,402 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 44% more expensive than in Ethiopia
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