Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 73% cheaper than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States)
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| Food | - 67% | |||
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| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 67% cheaper than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 728 Birr ($5.91) | $22 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 926 Birr ($8) | $14 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 414 Birr ($3.36) | $5.46 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 Birr ($0.77) | $1.01 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 187 Birr ($1.52) | $3.53 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 63 Birr ($0.51) | $4.09 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 350 Birr ($2.84) | $6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 353 Birr ($2.87) | $3.57 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Birr ($0.27) | $2.16 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 Birr ($0.44) | $4.31 | - 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 582 Birr ($4.72) | $20 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90 Birr ($0.73) | $2.45 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Birr ($0.43) | $2.29 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 79% cheaper than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 79,776 Birr ($648) | $2,449 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,189 Birr ($391) | $1,546 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,530 Birr ($21) | $270 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 44,540 Birr ($362) | $1,715 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,475 Birr ($215) | $926 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,150 Birr ($34) | $160 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 961 Birr ($8) | $58 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,688 Birr ($355) | $258 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,193 Birr ($75) | $141 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 288 Birr ($2.34) | $13 | - 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Birr ($2.23) | $32 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 70% cheaper than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,128 Birr ($25) | $51 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,467 Birr ($12) | $54 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,546 Birr ($45) | $107 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,919 Birr ($32) | $118 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 77% cheaper than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,911,310 Birr ($15,514) | $29,426 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 72 Birr ($0.58) | $0.92 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,255 Birr ($10) | $84 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 457 Birr ($3.71) | $21 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 68% cheaper than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 320 Birr ($2.60) | $8 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,734 Birr ($14) | $15 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,508 Birr ($12) | $125 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Birr ($0.94) | $5.34 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 295 Birr ($2.39) | $3.89 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 153 Birr ($1.24) | $6 | - 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 Birr ($0.50) | $4.44 | - 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 46 Birr ($0.37) | $1.73 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 Birr ($2.74) | $21 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 60% cheaper than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,527 Birr ($12) | $57 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 217 Birr ($1.76) | $23 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,498 Birr ($45) | $129 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,618 Birr ($21) | $98 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 175 Birr ($1.42) | $12 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,760 Birr ($14) | $6 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 93 Birr ($0.76) | $6 | - 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,628 Birr ($240) | $416 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Birr ($0.16) | $0.31 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,222 Birr ($18) | $45 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 310 Birr ($2.51) | $8 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 73% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 376 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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