Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 73% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 68% | |||
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| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 68% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 728 Birr ($5.68) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 926 Birr ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 414 Birr ($3.23) | $6 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 Birr ($0.74) | $0.91 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 187 Birr ($1.46) | $4.15 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 Birr ($0.53) | $4.11 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 350 Birr ($2.73) | $6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 353 Birr ($2.75) | $3.60 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Birr ($0.26) | $1.69 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 Birr ($0.43) | $5.89 | - 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 582 Birr ($4.54) | $18 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90 Birr ($0.70) | $2.78 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Birr ($0.41) | $1.65 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 79% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 79,776 Birr ($622) | $2,449 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,189 Birr ($376) | $1,797 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,530 Birr ($20) | $276 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 44,540 Birr ($347) | $1,445 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,475 Birr ($206) | $1,138 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,150 Birr ($32) | $142 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 961 Birr ($7) | $57 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,688 Birr ($341) | $277 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,193 Birr ($72) | $150 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 282 Birr ($2.20) | $11 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Birr ($2.14) | $19 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 67% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,128 Birr ($24) | $52 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,467 Birr ($11) | $50 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,546 Birr ($43) | $90 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,919 Birr ($31) | $108 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 73% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,911,310 Birr ($14,905) | $29,646 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 72 Birr ($0.56) | $0.84 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,255 Birr ($10) | $65 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 551 Birr ($4.29) | $16 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 70% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 320 Birr ($2.49) | $8 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,734 Birr ($14) | $29 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,508 Birr ($12) | $98 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Birr ($0.91) | $7 | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 295 Birr ($2.30) | $3.23 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 153 Birr ($1.19) | $5.87 | - 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 Birr ($0.48) | $4.33 | - 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 46 Birr ($0.36) | $1.91 | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 Birr ($2.64) | $21 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 71% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,527 Birr ($12) | $50 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 217 Birr ($1.69) | $27 | - 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,498 Birr ($43) | $325 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,618 Birr ($20) | $76 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 175 Birr ($1.37) | $11 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,760 Birr ($14) | $8 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 93 Birr ($0.73) | $5.26 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,628 Birr ($231) | $416 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Birr ($0.16) | $0.75 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,222 Birr ($17) | $41 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 310 Birr ($2.41) | $8 | - 70% | |
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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 245 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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