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Cost of Living & Prices:
Ethiopia vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Ethiopia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.26 times less for grocery shopping in Ethiopia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.36 EUR (6.28 USD) in Ethiopia and 6.33 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Ethiopia.

5.36 EUR
6.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in Ethiopia and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Ethiopia.

0.87 EUR
2.15 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.74 EUR (12.58 USD) in Ethiopia and 17.02 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Ethiopia.

10.74 EUR
17.02 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.12 EUR (6 USD) in Ethiopia and 15.37 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Ethiopia.

5.12 EUR
15.37 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.67 EUR (12.5 USD) in Ethiopia and 13.73 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Ethiopia.

10.67 EUR
13.73 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.35 EUR (5.1 USD) in Ethiopia and 16.22 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Ethiopia.

4.35 EUR
16.22 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in Ethiopia and 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Ethiopia.

0.73 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.97 EUR (2.31 USD) for 12 eggs in Ethiopia and 6.14 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Ethiopia.

1.97 EUR
6.14 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.44 EUR (1.69 USD) in Ethiopia and 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Ethiopia.

1.44 EUR
3.25 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.33 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Ethiopia and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Ethiopia.

0.64 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.06 EUR (1.24 USD) in Ethiopia and 4.28 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Ethiopia.

1.06 EUR
4.28 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.87 EUR (8.05 USD) in Ethiopia and 14.65 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Ethiopia.

6.87 EUR
14.65 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.23 EUR (1.44 USD) in Ethiopia and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Ethiopia.

1.23 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in Ethiopia and 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Ethiopia.

1.66 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.03 EUR (2.38 USD) in Ethiopia and 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Ethiopia.

2.03 EUR
4.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.53 EUR (0.62 USD) in Ethiopia and 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Ethiopia.

0.53 EUR
3.19 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Ethiopia and 7.06 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Ethiopia.

1.71 EUR
7.06 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.67 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.73 EUR (0.86 USD) in Ethiopia and 5.44 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Ethiopia.

0.73 EUR
5.44 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.57 EUR (0.67 USD) in Ethiopia and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Ethiopia.

0.57 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

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Ethiopia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.91 times less for meals in restaurants in Ethiopia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Ethiopia and 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Ethiopia.

0.99 EUR
5.00 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.52 EUR (0.61 USD) in Ethiopia and 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Ethiopia.

0.52 EUR
2.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.85 EUR (1 USD) in Ethiopia and 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Ethiopia.

0.85 EUR
6.83 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Ethiopia and 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Ethiopia.

1.71 EUR
10.24 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.52 EUR (6.46 USD) in Ethiopia and 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Ethiopia.

5.52 EUR
10.24 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 32.01 EUR (37.5 USD) in Ethiopia and 119.52 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Ethiopia.

32.01 EUR
119.52 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.78 EUR (4.43 USD) in Ethiopia and 22.2 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Ethiopia.

3.78 EUR
22.20 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Ethiopia and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Ethiopia.

0.40 EUR
2.18 EUR

Fuel

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Ethiopia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.1 times less for fuel in Ethiopia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.72 EUR (0.85 USD) in Ethiopia and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Ethiopia.

0.72 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.76 EUR (0.89 USD) in Ethiopia and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Ethiopia.

0.76 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Ethiopia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.26 times less for transportation in Ethiopia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 10.68 EUR (12.51 USD) in Ethiopia and 112.69 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Ethiopia.

10.68 EUR
112.69 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in Ethiopia and 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Ethiopia.

0.24 EUR
2.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Ethiopia and 35.86 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Ethiopia.

1.71 EUR
35.86 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.26 EUR (0.3 USD) in Ethiopia and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Ethiopia.

0.26 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in Ethiopia and 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Ethiopia.

1.07 EUR
4.26 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Ethiopia vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.27 EUR (5 USD) in Ethiopia and 17.07 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Ethiopia.

4.27 EUR
17.07 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 51.33 EUR (60.13 USD) in Ethiopia and 134.69 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Ethiopia.

51.33 EUR
134.69 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 30.95 EUR (36.25 USD) in Ethiopia and 55.49 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Ethiopia.

30.95 EUR
55.49 EUR

Flats for rent

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Ethiopia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.51 times less for renting an apartment in Ethiopia than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 587.36 EUR (687.99 USD) in Ethiopia and 3464 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Ethiopia.

587.36 EUR
3 464 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 329.64 EUR (386.12 USD) in Ethiopia and 2171 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Ethiopia.

329.64 EUR
2 171 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1393 EUR (1631.5 USD) in Ethiopia and 7019 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Ethiopia.

1 393 EUR
7 019 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 796.32 EUR (932.76 USD) in Ethiopia and 4462 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Ethiopia.

796.32 EUR
4 462 EUR

Flats for sale

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Ethiopia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.61 times less for buying an apartment in Ethiopia than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2090 EUR (2448.3 USD) in Ethiopia and 14817 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Ethiopia.

2 090 EUR
14 817 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1221 EUR (1430.5 USD) in Ethiopia and 10395 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Ethiopia.

1 221 EUR
10 395 EUR

Salary

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Ethiopia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Ethiopia is 25.55 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 171.97 EUR (201.43 USD) in Ethiopia and 4393 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 96.1% lower in Ethiopia.

171.97 EUR
4 393 EUR

Hotels

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Ethiopia vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
88.6 EUR

Two stars

35.7 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

74.3 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

70 EUR
215 EUR

Five stars

137 EUR
513 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Ethiopia: 6 cities, 172 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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