Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 50% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 52% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 363 Birr ($7) | $16 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 391 Birr ($7) | $9 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 279 Birr ($5.18) | $4.99 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Birr ($1.29) | $1.01 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 125 Birr ($2.32) | $3.70 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 Birr ($0.59) | $5.22 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 271 Birr ($5.04) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 214 Birr ($3.98) | $3.60 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Birr ($0.56) | $1.74 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 46 Birr ($0.86) | $4.56 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 240 Birr ($4.46) | $16 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Birr ($1.19) | $2.36 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 32 Birr ($0.59) | $2.77 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 47% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,489 Birr ($1,012) | $2,369 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,724 Birr ($663) | $1,519 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,358 Birr ($44) | $223 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,042 Birr ($502) | $1,201 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,468 Birr ($362) | $970 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,867 Birr ($35) | $156 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,616 Birr ($67) | $55 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,847 Birr ($220) | $371 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,970 Birr ($111) | $90 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 423 Birr ($8) | $11 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 270 Birr ($5.02) | $22 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 70% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,813 Birr ($34) | $47 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,361 Birr ($25) | $115 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,382 Birr ($63) | $81 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,883 Birr ($35) | $117 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 47% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,499,600 Birr ($27,849) | $23,626 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Birr ($0.74) | $1.09 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 765 Birr ($14) | $61 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 429 Birr ($8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 37% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 81 Birr ($1.51) | $10 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 Birr ($3.28) | $15 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 548 Birr ($10) | $129 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 90 Birr ($1.67) | $6 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 528 Birr ($10) | $3.96 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 158 Birr ($2.93) | $5.53 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 185 Birr ($3.44) | $3.32 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 115 Birr ($2.14) | $2.31 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 133 Birr ($2.47) | $24 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 53% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,236 Birr ($23) | $55 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 239 Birr ($4.44) | $26 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,989 Birr ($56) | $334 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,253 Birr ($42) | $85 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 569 Birr ($11) | $13 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Birr ($1.16) | $8 | - 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 64 Birr ($1.19) | $5.32 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,506 Birr ($232) | $773 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.13 Birr ($0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,309 Birr ($43) | $44 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 230 Birr ($4.28) | $9 | - 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 349 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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