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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Ethiopia

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

PLNETBEURUSD

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 21.95 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 13.8 PLN (3.67 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Ethiopia.

21.95 PLN
13.80 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.98 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 3.35 PLN (0.89 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Ethiopia.

8.98 PLN
3.35 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.91 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 33.01 PLN (8.78 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Ethiopia.

78.91 PLN
33.01 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 67.67 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 31.2 PLN (8.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Ethiopia.

67.67 PLN
31.20 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 65.49 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 31.28 PLN (8.32 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Ethiopia.

65.49 PLN
31.28 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 60.15 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 10.9 PLN (2.9 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Ethiopia.

60.15 PLN
10.90 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.07 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 3.5 PLN (0.93 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 71% lower in Ethiopia.

12.07 PLN
3.50 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.82 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 7.89 PLN (2.1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Ethiopia.

17.82 PLN
7.89 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.77 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 4.77 PLN (1.27 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Ethiopia.

14.77 PLN
4.77 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

93.94 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.68 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.69 PLN (0.45 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Ethiopia.

10.68 PLN
1.69 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.05 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 2.86 PLN (0.76 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Ethiopia.

16.05 PLN
2.86 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.82 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 31.13 PLN (8.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Ethiopia.

62.82 PLN
31.13 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.7 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 3.53 PLN (0.94 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Ethiopia.

4.70 PLN
3.53 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.66 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 2.71 PLN (0.72 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Ethiopia.

14.66 PLN
2.71 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.04 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 6.84 PLN (1.82 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Ethiopia.

20.04 PLN
6.84 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.01 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.88 PLN (0.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Ethiopia.

16.01 PLN
1.88 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.9 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 7.33 PLN (1.95 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Ethiopia.

30.90 PLN
7.33 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

33.76 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.5 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 2.59 PLN (0.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89% lower in Ethiopia.

23.50 PLN
2.59 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.4 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.47 PLN (0.39 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Ethiopia.

9.40 PLN
1.47 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 19.62 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.59 PLN (0.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Ethiopia.

19.62 PLN
2.59 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.53 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.99 PLN (0.53 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Ethiopia.

10.53 PLN
1.99 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.07 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 2.71 PLN (0.72 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 91% lower in Ethiopia.

30.07 PLN
2.71 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 37.59 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 4.51 PLN (1.2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 88% lower in Ethiopia.

37.59 PLN
4.51 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 45.11 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 15.26 PLN (4.06 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Ethiopia.

45.11 PLN
15.26 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 375.92 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 82.7 PLN (22 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 78% lower in Ethiopia.

375.92 PLN
82.70 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.98 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 18.8 PLN (5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 80% lower in Ethiopia.

93.98 PLN
18.80 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.27 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.39 PLN (0.37 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Ethiopia.

8.27 PLN
1.39 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Ethiopia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.24 times more for fuel in the United States than in Ethiopia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.56 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 2.82 PLN (0.75 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Ethiopia.

3.56 PLN
2.82 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.45 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 2.85 PLN (0.76 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Ethiopia.

3.45 PLN
2.85 PLN

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 484.94 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 45.11 PLN (12 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Ethiopia.

484.94 PLN
45.11 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.34 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.86 PLN (0.23 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Ethiopia.

10.34 PLN
0.86 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 112.78 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 16.92 PLN (4.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 85% lower in Ethiopia.

112.78 PLN
16.92 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.99 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.5 PLN (0.4 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Ethiopia.

6.99 PLN
1.50 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.92 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 5.56 PLN (1.48 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Ethiopia.

16.92 PLN
5.56 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 67.67 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 15.04 PLN (4 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Ethiopia.

67.67 PLN
15.04 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 369.38 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 194.88 PLN (51.84 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Ethiopia.

369.38 PLN
194.88 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 142.85 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 94.28 PLN (25.08 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 34% lower in Ethiopia.

142.85 PLN
94.28 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Ethiopia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.49 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Ethiopia.

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 14287 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1766 PLN (469.74 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Ethiopia.

14 287 PLN
1 766 PLN

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 8948 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 799.78 PLN (212.75 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Ethiopia.

8 948 PLN
799.78 PLN

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 26668 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 6874 PLN (1828.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Ethiopia.

26 668 PLN
6 874 PLN

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 15441 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 2452 PLN (652.31 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Ethiopia.

15 441 PLN
2 452 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Ethiopia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.51 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Ethiopia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 53674 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 5647 PLN (1502.03 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Ethiopia.

53 674 PLN
5 647 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 34868 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 3664 PLN (974.78 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Ethiopia.

34 868 PLN
3 664 PLN

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 22544 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 740.83 PLN (197.07 USD) in Ethiopia. The average salary is 96.7% lower in Ethiopia.

22 544 PLN
740.83 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

390 PLN
-

Two stars

550 PLN
157 PLN

Three stars

734 PLN
327 PLN

Four stars

949 PLN
308 PLN

Five stars

2 259 PLN
605 PLN

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

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