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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

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.37 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 5.4 EUR (6.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Ethiopia.

6.37 EUR
5.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 0.88 EUR (1.02 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Ethiopia.

2.17 EUR
0.88 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.15 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 10.82 EUR (12.58 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Ethiopia.

17.15 EUR
10.82 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.48 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.16 EUR (6 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Ethiopia.

15.48 EUR
5.16 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.83 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 10.75 EUR (12.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Ethiopia.

13.83 EUR
10.75 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.34 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 4.39 EUR (5.1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Ethiopia.

16.34 EUR
4.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Ethiopia.

2.87 EUR
0.73 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.18 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.99 EUR (2.31 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Ethiopia.

6.18 EUR
1.99 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.28 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.45 EUR (1.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Ethiopia.

3.28 EUR
1.45 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.50 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.53 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.65 EUR (0.75 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Ethiopia.

2.53 EUR
0.65 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.31 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.07 EUR (1.24 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Ethiopia.

4.31 EUR
1.07 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.76 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 6.92 EUR (8.05 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Ethiopia.

14.76 EUR
6.92 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.24 EUR (1.44 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Ethiopia.

1.37 EUR
1.24 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.45 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.67 EUR (1.94 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Ethiopia.

3.45 EUR
1.67 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.92 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.05 EUR (2.38 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Ethiopia.

4.92 EUR
2.05 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.22 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.53 EUR (0.62 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Ethiopia.

3.22 EUR
0.53 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.11 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Ethiopia.

7.11 EUR
1.72 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.72 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.48 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 0.74 EUR (0.86 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Ethiopia.

5.48 EUR
0.74 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.58 EUR (0.67 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Ethiopia.

2.14 EUR
0.58 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.04 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Ethiopia.

5.04 EUR
1.00 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.84 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.52 EUR (0.61 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Ethiopia.

2.84 EUR
0.52 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.88 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Ethiopia.

6.88 EUR
0.86 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.32 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Ethiopia.

10.32 EUR
1.72 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.32 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.56 EUR (6.46 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Ethiopia.

10.32 EUR
5.56 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 120.43 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 32.26 EUR (37.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Ethiopia.

120.43 EUR
32.26 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.36 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 3.81 EUR (4.43 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83% lower in Ethiopia.

22.36 EUR
3.81 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Ethiopia.

2.19 EUR
0.40 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Ethiopia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.11 times more for fuel in the United States than in Ethiopia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Ethiopia.

0.85 EUR
0.73 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.76 EUR (0.89 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 5% lower in Ethiopia.

0.80 EUR
0.76 EUR

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.54 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 10.76 EUR (12.51 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Ethiopia.

113.54 EUR
10.76 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Ethiopia.

2.49 EUR
0.24 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.13 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Ethiopia.

36.13 EUR
1.72 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.26 EUR (0.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Ethiopia.

1.87 EUR
0.26 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.29 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Ethiopia.

4.29 EUR
1.08 EUR

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 17.2 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 4.3 EUR (5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 75% lower in Ethiopia.

17.20 EUR
4.30 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.71 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 51.72 EUR (60.13 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Ethiopia.

135.71 EUR
51.72 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.91 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 31.18 EUR (36.25 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Ethiopia.

55.91 EUR
31.18 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Ethiopia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.51 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 3490 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 591.8 EUR (687.99 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83% lower in Ethiopia.

3 490 EUR
591.80 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 2188 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 332.14 EUR (386.12 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Ethiopia.

2 188 EUR
332.14 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 7072 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1403 EUR (1631.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Ethiopia.

7 072 EUR
1 403 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 4496 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 802.35 EUR (932.76 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Ethiopia.

4 496 EUR
802.35 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Ethiopia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.61 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 14929 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 2106 EUR (2448.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Ethiopia.

14 929 EUR
2 106 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 10474 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1231 EUR (1430.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Ethiopia.

10 474 EUR
1 231 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Ethiopia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 25.54 times higher than in Ethiopia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4426 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 173.27 EUR (201.43 USD) in Ethiopia. The average salary is 96.1% lower in Ethiopia.

4 426 EUR
173.27 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

89.2 EUR
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Two stars

126 EUR
35.9 EUR

Three stars

168 EUR
74.8 EUR

Four stars

217 EUR
70.5 EUR

Five stars

517 EUR
138 EUR

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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