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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 2.76 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Ethiopia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.38 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 3.38 EUR (3.67 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Ethiopia.

5.38 EUR
3.38 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 0.82 EUR (0.89 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Ethiopia.

2.20 EUR
0.82 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.35 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 8.1 EUR (8.78 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Ethiopia.

19.35 EUR
8.10 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.6 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.65 EUR (8.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Ethiopia.

16.60 EUR
7.65 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.06 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 7.67 EUR (8.32 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Ethiopia.

16.06 EUR
7.67 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.75 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.67 EUR (2.9 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Ethiopia.

14.75 EUR
2.67 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.96 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (0.93 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Ethiopia.

2.96 EUR
0.86 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.37 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.94 EUR (2.1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Ethiopia.

4.37 EUR
1.94 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.62 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.17 EUR (1.27 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Ethiopia.

3.62 EUR
1.17 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

23.04 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.62 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.41 EUR (0.45 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Ethiopia.

2.62 EUR
0.41 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.94 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.7 EUR (0.76 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Ethiopia.

3.94 EUR
0.70 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.41 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 7.63 EUR (8.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Ethiopia.

15.41 EUR
7.63 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (0.94 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Ethiopia.

1.15 EUR
0.87 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.6 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.66 EUR (0.72 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Ethiopia.

3.60 EUR
0.66 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.91 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.68 EUR (1.82 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Ethiopia.

4.91 EUR
1.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.93 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.46 EUR (0.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Ethiopia.

3.93 EUR
0.46 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.58 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (1.95 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Ethiopia.

7.58 EUR
1.80 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.28 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.76 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Ethiopia.

5.76 EUR
0.64 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.36 EUR (0.39 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Ethiopia.

2.30 EUR
0.36 EUR

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 4.81 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Ethiopia.

4.81 EUR
0.64 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.58 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.49 EUR (0.53 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 81% lower in Ethiopia.

2.58 EUR
0.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.38 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 0.66 EUR (0.72 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Ethiopia.

7.38 EUR
0.66 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.22 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 1.11 EUR (1.2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 88% lower in Ethiopia.

9.22 EUR
1.11 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.06 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.74 EUR (4.06 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Ethiopia.

11.06 EUR
3.74 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.2 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 20.28 EUR (22 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 78% lower in Ethiopia.

92.20 EUR
20.28 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.05 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 4.61 EUR (5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 80% lower in Ethiopia.

23.05 EUR
4.61 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.03 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.34 EUR (0.37 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Ethiopia.

2.03 EUR
0.34 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Ethiopia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.38 times less for fuel in the United States than in Ethiopia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States and 1.3 EUR (1.41 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the United States.

1.00 EUR
1.30 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.26 EUR (1.37 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
1.26 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Ethiopia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.04 times more for transportation in the United States than in Ethiopia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 118.94 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 11.06 EUR (12 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Ethiopia.

118.94 EUR
11.06 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.54 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.21 EUR (0.23 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Ethiopia.

2.54 EUR
0.21 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.66 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 4.15 EUR (4.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 85% lower in Ethiopia.

27.66 EUR
4.15 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.37 EUR (0.4 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Ethiopia.

1.71 EUR
0.37 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.15 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 1.36 EUR (1.48 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Ethiopia.

4.15 EUR
1.36 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 16.6 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 3.69 EUR (4 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Ethiopia.

16.60 EUR
3.69 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.6 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 47.8 EUR (51.84 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Ethiopia.

90.60 EUR
47.80 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.04 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 23.12 EUR (25.08 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 34% lower in Ethiopia.

35.04 EUR
23.12 EUR

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 3504 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 433.1 EUR (469.74 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Ethiopia.

3 504 EUR
433.10 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 2195 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 196.15 EUR (212.75 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Ethiopia.

2 195 EUR
196.15 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 6541 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1686 EUR (1828.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Ethiopia.

6 541 EUR
1 686 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 3787 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 601.43 EUR (652.31 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Ethiopia.

3 787 EUR
601.43 EUR

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 13164 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1385 EUR (1502.03 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Ethiopia.

13 164 EUR
1 385 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 8552 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 898.74 EUR (974.78 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Ethiopia.

8 552 EUR
898.74 EUR

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 5529 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 181.7 EUR (197.07 USD) in Ethiopia. The average salary is 96.7% lower in Ethiopia.

5 529 EUR
181.70 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

104 EUR
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Two stars

119 EUR
36.2 EUR

Three stars

165 EUR
66.4 EUR

Four stars

223 EUR
83.6 EUR

Five stars

508 EUR
146 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels • Ethiopia: 6 cities, 156 hotels

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