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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

EURETBUSD

Ethiopia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.76 times less for grocery shopping in Ethiopia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.23 EUR (3.67 USD) in Ethiopia and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Ethiopia.

3.23 EUR
5.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.78 EUR (0.89 USD) in Ethiopia and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Ethiopia.

0.78 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 7.72 EUR (8.78 USD) in Ethiopia and 18.47 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Ethiopia.

7.72 EUR
18.47 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.3 EUR (8.3 USD) in Ethiopia and 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Ethiopia.

7.30 EUR
15.84 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.32 EUR (8.32 USD) in Ethiopia and 15.33 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Ethiopia.

7.32 EUR
15.33 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.55 EUR (2.9 USD) in Ethiopia and 14.08 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Ethiopia.

2.55 EUR
14.08 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.82 EUR (0.93 USD) in Ethiopia and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Ethiopia.

0.82 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.85 EUR (2.1 USD) for 12 eggs in Ethiopia and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Ethiopia.

1.85 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.12 EUR (1.27 USD) in Ethiopia and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Ethiopia.

1.12 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.98 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.4 EUR (0.45 USD) in Ethiopia and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Ethiopia.

0.40 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.67 EUR (0.76 USD) in Ethiopia and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Ethiopia.

0.67 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.28 EUR (8.28 USD) in Ethiopia and 14.7 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Ethiopia.

7.28 EUR
14.70 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.83 EUR (0.94 USD) in Ethiopia and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Ethiopia.

0.83 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.63 EUR (0.72 USD) in Ethiopia and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Ethiopia.

0.63 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.6 EUR (1.82 USD) in Ethiopia and 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Ethiopia.

1.60 EUR
4.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Ethiopia and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Ethiopia.

0.44 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.72 EUR (1.95 USD) in Ethiopia and 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Ethiopia.

1.72 EUR
7.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
7.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.61 EUR (0.69 USD) in Ethiopia and 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Ethiopia.

0.61 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.34 EUR (0.39 USD) in Ethiopia and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Ethiopia.

0.34 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Ethiopia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.78 times less for meals in restaurants in Ethiopia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 0.61 EUR (0.69 USD) in Ethiopia and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Ethiopia.

0.61 EUR
4.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.47 EUR (0.53 USD) in Ethiopia and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Ethiopia.

0.47 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.63 EUR (0.72 USD) in Ethiopia and 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Ethiopia.

0.63 EUR
7.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.06 EUR (1.2 USD) in Ethiopia and 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in Ethiopia.

1.06 EUR
8.80 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.57 EUR (4.06 USD) in Ethiopia and 10.56 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Ethiopia.

3.57 EUR
10.56 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 19.35 EUR (22 USD) in Ethiopia and 87.97 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78% lower in Ethiopia.

19.35 EUR
87.97 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.4 EUR (5 USD) in Ethiopia and 21.99 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in Ethiopia.

4.40 EUR
21.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.33 EUR (0.37 USD) in Ethiopia and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Ethiopia.

0.33 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

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Ethiopia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.23 times less for fuel in Ethiopia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.66 EUR (0.75 USD) in Ethiopia and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Ethiopia.

0.66 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.67 EUR (0.76 USD) in Ethiopia and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Ethiopia.

0.67 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Ethiopia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.03 times less for transportation in Ethiopia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 10.56 EUR (12 USD) in Ethiopia and 113.49 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Ethiopia.

10.56 EUR
113.49 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.2 EUR (0.23 USD) in Ethiopia and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Ethiopia.

0.20 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in Ethiopia and 26.39 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85% lower in Ethiopia.

3.96 EUR
26.39 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.35 EUR (0.4 USD) in Ethiopia and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Ethiopia.

0.35 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.3 EUR (1.48 USD) in Ethiopia and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Ethiopia.

1.30 EUR
3.96 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 3.52 EUR (4 USD) in Ethiopia and 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Ethiopia.

3.52 EUR
15.84 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.61 EUR (51.84 USD) in Ethiopia and 86.44 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Ethiopia.

45.61 EUR
86.44 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 22.06 EUR (25.08 USD) in Ethiopia and 33.43 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34% lower in Ethiopia.

22.06 EUR
33.43 EUR

Flats for rent

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Ethiopia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.49 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 413.25 EUR (469.74 USD) in Ethiopia and 3343 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Ethiopia.

413.25 EUR
3 343 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 187.17 EUR (212.75 USD) in Ethiopia and 2094 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Ethiopia.

187.17 EUR
2 094 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 1609 EUR (1828.69 USD) in Ethiopia and 6241 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Ethiopia.

1 609 EUR
6 241 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 573.87 EUR (652.31 USD) in Ethiopia and 3614 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Ethiopia.

573.87 EUR
3 614 EUR

Flats for sale

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Ethiopia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.51 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 1321 EUR (1502.03 USD) in Ethiopia and 12561 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Ethiopia.

1 321 EUR
12 561 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 857.56 EUR (974.78 USD) in Ethiopia and 8160 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Ethiopia.

857.56 EUR
8 160 EUR

Salary

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Ethiopia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Ethiopia is 30.43 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 173.37 EUR (197.07 USD) in Ethiopia and 5276 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 96.7% lower in Ethiopia.

173.37 EUR
5 276 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
91.3 EUR

Two stars

36.7 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

76.5 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

72.1 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

142 EUR
529 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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