I am Ethiopian living in the US. I have to say your blog/ video is the most efficient and much needed information I have seen so far, even my relatives don’t give me such clear info 😅 keep it up. You rock girl!
You are doing a great service to Ethiopia really. I’ve not been back there for more than eight years, but through your videos I could see how much the country has changed. Thank you for what you do 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Now you have a chance Betel. Keep it your priority task. Put as much money as you can and never hand out cash to anybody in Ethiopia. I have horrible experience from people I helped. They expect huge like buy them ground plus one or open a hotel for them. Just for yourself and you will come back without getting hurt.
You are inspiration to many Africans as you are travelling around Africa and showing untapped resources, culture & ..... of our mother land. Africa is rising up 🙏
the cost of living seems very reasonable in dollars but i can't imagine living there while getting payed in birr. its way too expensive compared to what most the local people's salaries are.
NO. Ethiopia is NOT cheap if i compare it with Asia and South America where what’s on offer is also of higher quality. Transport, housing, enmities, modernity overall. Like bookshops, cinemas, theater, sport accommodation etc. like imported goods. And since there is almost no manufacturing industry in Ethiopia or anywhere in Africa everything is imported through expensive Djibouti. Major problem.
I am not really impressed with the expensiveness of Ethiopia. I have been trying to learn more from abroad before moving but all I'm hearing is that its expensive but cheap for foreigners/expats/people making hijrah. I wouldn't feel comfortable moving to Ethiopia as a foreigner knowing I would be in the top 1% of the country and yet the the locals are suffering. This is not a good feeling. Are there any other resources I can looked into regarding staying in Ethiopia?
I loved your video! ❤ I've been in Addis Ababa for only one day back in 2017. I've never planned to go to Ethiopia, but I ended up falling in love with it. I really hope that I can have the experience of spending more time there someday. 🙏🏼
I'm a AA living in America and for starters I'm absolutely blown away by this footage and intrigued. It looks like a nice city to live and the cost of living to me is definitely reasonable for sure.Thanks for the content 🙂👌🏾
Yes love Ethiopia my wife and I are building a home In Barhir Dar I’m from America and she is from Ethiopia but at the moment we live in America wish more of my Afro American brothers and sister visit more would love to see more of us there great video
You know Many things Better than any of us in Ethiopia Damaris!!! Thank you for the information and i wish and hope you will go back again one day & Best wishes wherever you are Love & Respect for you as always😍😍😍
Ethiopia cost of living comparing USA for me this is not an issues becouse of the following reasons 1)economic foundation determines the quality of living 2) Jursidiction credibility in bussiness also determines 3) Ethiopia compare to USA it chip but checking background creating Sustability of bussiness and making and accessing multiple and Multi-jurisidtion bussiness it not to much preferable place to live in my experience I am living in Addis abeba but the living cost does allowed me to become computative in the profession where CPD is the major maintaining mechanism of professionalism so being not citizens of Ethiopia yes it comfortable place becouse it best place to considering Multi-jurisidtion bussiness and cases and facts on ground the nations needs to change and want to been changes thanks for advertising our nation I appericate but make it research. Based and also many Ethiopia citizens does not afford what you show on your video so please consider this most Ethiopia mid class are lower class in other country of economics living so please consider the feedback Thanks in advance
I am renting a 3 storey house with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 2 Livingrooms with 2 kitchens, and that only costs 300 US dollars a month. So, compare to the West, it is dirt cheap. And by the way, the development in Addis Ababa is rapidly growing as you can see.
You have evolved, and now produce excellent content that brings value to your viewers. Top notch 👌 Brilliant content directing. You have really grown as a person. Brilliant Content! Hands Down 🙌🙌
Strange...I was in Addis about 3 years ago (2017) and it was 1UsD to 30 Birr...now (2021 it's 40 Birr)....Anyway, it's the strongest currency in East and Horn of Africa
you need to establish distance income or something else) although the most reasonable thing is to learn how to trade cryptocurrency. Greetings from Russia to all kind people
80$ to 200$ a month for 1 bed room is reasonable price. Where I live in US average 1 bedroom apartment is $700 to $1000 depend on how luxury you want it including location (close to the city), gym, swimming pool. Monthly income varies based on what you do as well.
2:03 oh my bloody god!!!!! The balcony is so cute and neat!!! And the view with the golden light is nice. It's a nice little reprieve for early mornings and late evenings! 😍
@@okyayturkmen6853 Way better than Turkey's rat infested streets, and crumbling apartments, when the earth shakes 1 on the Richter Scale. I've seen Turkey. And you really ought to mind your own business - and Erdôgan's 🤗
Wow. Thanks for this. We’re currently in Dar es Salaam, but I’m very curious about Addis Ababa. We’ve been here since 2020 from the USA. All in all, East Africa is amazing!
Oh you remind me special shiro ( the meal at the end of ur video) to eat for my lunch as mid day is approaching. Thank you for the video you made in our Ethiopia
Been to Ethiopia 15 times love the country, thanks for sharing and can you do a Vlog on hospitals for those thinking of coming to Ethiopia long term. None of us are super human extra terrestrials that view was epic.
Making this comparison is like comparing oranges to apples. Love your pineapple hairstyle. You're looking good and thank you for showing positive things about Ethiopia.
Hi I m from Malaysia. 200usd a month for a studio with toilet and balcony its pretty expensive compare with Malaysia. Because i rent, a 3 bedroom with 2 bathroom, a parking lot and garden just around usd220 a month. However I m not living in the center of Capital city of Malaysia which is Kuala Lumpur. My house around 30 minit from KL. But for food and transportation, u guys are insanely cheap. Esp for the coffee.. Wow.. And maybe your electricity, cheaper than Malaysia. But for water, i m not sure. But for me Malaysia quite cheap. In average we pay around usd2-10 per month for water. Sometime it free, since government give subsidies. My conclusion after seeing your video, i can say in total u guys more cheaper than Malaysia(Kuala Lumpur). Thanks for the great video. Keep it up, stay safe and take care. Love from Malaysia.
Its so expensive things hike with 40% in a month Its crazy infact considering their low salaries Its good to have business in the city as its highly populated 3 yrs living here
I used to pay 750 Australian dollar; which is way expensive. But, in Ethiopia, people have fewer income generation option to afford the least living standard.
Great video! When all is well in Ethiopia we will consider moving in the future but not in the current situation. Praying for poor, elders, children and women who are innocent and victims of this civil war among racially divided brothers and sisters .
Hello, thank you so much for providing such clear and good information. It deeply helps for people such as me who didn't get to come in Ethiopia yet. Coming from a large city in France. The price of accommodation here (Montpellier) is around 500-700€ for 1 to 2 bedrooms. Notice that according to your salary you're likely to get money from the government to help you pay your appartement. I.e. I 'm a student and I live in an appartement that costs me 1000€, and the government give me 400€. It's sounds weird but we pay a lot of taxes here.
It's a beautiful city. I wish the best for that teacher. Education of the youth is preparation for the future of the country. Teachers should be paid at the highest level as they prepare students for all eventual careers.
@@QueenDesta lately I have been watching so many videos of East Africa that you may soon see me there, Ethiopia or Tanzania. I am not kidding. Love to Ethiopia from America.
You should have shown an apartment with a kitchen. I would love to visit, and the cost of living is dirt cheap compared to the cheapest places to live in the USA.
Wow your lecy bill is massive. Mine in England is about £900 per year and thats for both lecy and gas. I live in a 4 bedroom house though now on my own, no central heating.
@@theofficialsoldierthatreviews Not even in your own state! I lived in Tampa for 30+ years. Expenses you stated are about correct. I moved to a small town and of course, a smaller home (98 meters) just shy of 1000 sq. ft. Rent dropped by over 1/2, food is a bit cheaper and my electric went from $350 to $150 mo.
Yeah in our country down in Aotearoa, New Zealand it about the same but a bit more in Auckland. $320NZ will get me $200 USD. Many Blessings and Thanks for the video
Internet is well expensive for Ethiopia. In Ethiopia 10 dollars as about 7 pounds odd sterling a week, about £29 per month. England's unlimited internet can be had at about £20 to £30 per month.
Have you tried to get into a local hotel (3 stars for example)? Do they charge foreigners differently? I've heard stories where foreigners (including former ethiopians who attained foreign citizenship) would be asked to pay in USD and a higher price, which is ridiculous in my viewpoint.
Always in Birr and some charge ferangi prices for White foreigners in which case just move on. Prices are listed. In restaurants English written menues are occasionally a cheat. Always compare with the Amharic one.
I guess that depends on where you are in America. Considering all that we have access to and quality of living. This place would be far too expensive to move to. I would rather be poor, or Elderly in America any day.
@@karlshaner2453 I think if u were poor it is better to live in ethiopia at least u will get free hospital and university/school service in addition to the reasonably priced healthy and rich food as compared to the unreal price for health care and education in america .and most Americans are not that smart from the randem questions we ask them in omegla(I mean it is not a serious experiment but random people are not that bright . America is great for middle income and rich people whose only concern is luxury.on the other hand Canada is best for every one
@@chapterone869 It depends on your perspective and knowledge. We agree on the inequities in the world. But beyond that, you are mistaken to paint such a broad brush over the entire US of A. And trust me when I say, not every state is the same.
I have been trying to develop a plan to live in Ethiopia and keep my U.S. citizenship. The housing prices you mentioned are much cheaper than what is listed on the web. I am not Habesha and will probably have to pay more for rent than you. The price of internet service depends on your access speed. It can be cheap as $10 for a very slow connection. If you want anything resembling the internet speeds in the U.S. it will cost a lot more. The major hanging point is the financial institutions. The U.S. makes it very difficult to have a financial account outside of the country. At best, I can live in Ethiopia for a few months out of the year. I am fortunate enough to be able to work from anywhere that has a good internet system. Getting mail forwarded from the U.S. is another major problem. Electrical power failures were always a problem in Addis. I am waiting for Covid to go away before traveling again. There is a lot going on in Addis these days. There are so many people being moved from the country to the city. On my last trip to Addis, I was dodging pickpockets every day and carrying my cellphone with a death grip in my hand. How is the crime rate?
Crime rate in addis is low compared to other cities in Eth. And also you can have a fast speed wifi connection in your home which you need to pay 30$-35$ per month.
I think if i remember 100$ was 700 birr in 2001 i wonder high inflation on the other hand addis ababa changed in terms of economic growth you can see new building streets hotels etc live was simple and invironment keeping you happy i have nostalgia to visit again !
Well we rented one of the studio aprtement shown in the vid its expensive life in addis it dont go w average income of the economy plus the envolvment of brokers makes it even harder to find a descent n cheap house to rent as they take 10% of the monthly rent n insist to get paid of 3 monthes also the house leaking water which was painted newly from the walls with in weeks thanks God i did not get Nimonia i was sneezing without rest so i changed house immediately after that. So...... Addis Ababa houses are like painted tents.
Well! It's somehow cheap compared to see some African Cities like Nairobi. However, we still expect you to tell us about the security of the place coz we hear lots of civil war here and there. Security is paramount and as such one needs to live in peace no matter how cheap or expensive life can be. Tnx.
It appears to be very reasonable place to live question helpful and nice is that an issue towards let say African American people cost of living i like thank you 😊👍
@@QueenDesta young pretty lady u do very well explaining and being on point I haven't made up my mind yet to plan a Life Time move like that and don't know a soul Amen keep doing what you do u are good with at it love you 😘
Housing and food cost are reasonable. Utility bill including internet not mentioned. A glimpse of night life might help, coz most guys are curious in that (lol)... Locating low cost hotels and hostels might help the average traveller. Helpful to offer prices in dollar terms. Good. If I were to stay long, like over a month I would take one full day to familiarise self with rail system. Taxis occasionally, but mostly train.
Average employed person in Ethiopia earns 3000_10000 birr. low standard and narrow room rents upto 3000 birr. Food prices in birr starts from 30 birr up to hundreds. How it could be inexpensive. You're right if we consider for foreigners because they have hard currency when the came and the value of birr to purchase became worsening.
Ethiopia is cheaper according to Somalia since our official currency is $ Wow , in Mogadishu if you are alone ,you're gonna need around $700 for normal life. For a nice live standard , its about $1,200.
He said 700 😂 . Are u a foreigner ?? Who the hell can afford $700. 300-400$is more then enough for a family if U own a home(most people do). Rent is getting more expensive due to high demand. ⚡️ is also super super expensive.
Oooo serene environment here!! Well, looks like 9 hours is the earliest I have been in a month. I should be ashamed of myself but my shame tree tore down 🥰🥰 I love everything - even the cirrus clouds in the sky. Soo so pleasant! Aaaaaand the picturesque landscape!
@@okyayturkmen6853 Turkey has it's disadvantages too and in Ethiopia the quality of living depends on your financial statue you can live in luxurious apartment if you could afford paying 1200$ monthly ! in Turkey it's impossible to open a bank account as a student or a tourist in Ethiopia I have 4 bank accounts and I'm university student you need your passport with valid visa to open an account at any bank if you are in the country temporarily ! Also in Turkey it's difficult to get a simcard,your foreign phone will be locked up after 3 months of arrival you need to purchase a local phone !! In Ethiopia I used my Samsung galaxy mobile that I bought from Saudi Arabia in 2013 also my sister used her husband iPhone that he brought to her from Norway!! Ethiopia is safe for solo female travelers right now I'm sitting in my motel room while my door is wide open !! Every country has it's advantages and disadvantages
@@shebaqueen4948 If you pay 400 dollars in Turkey, you will live in an ultra-luxurious house with a sea view and a pool, my friend.Also My girlfriend from Ethiopia and She have a bank account.If you do not register your phone in Ethiopia, it will be turned off after a while.I know all this because I lived in Ethiopia for 4.5 years.Most of what they say is false information.
@@okyayturkmen6853 maybe your significant other is advantaged because she has a Turkish boyfriend but Expats struggle to open bank accounts and get simcars until they could get their Iqamet (residence permits) which could take up to 4 months!! Also in Ethiopia it's easier for foreign students to get student visa from Ethiopian embassies and consulates abroad and getting the acceptance letter from any Ethiopian university is not required!! In Turkey you can't get student visa unless you provide the acceptance letter and it's very difficult to contact Turkish universities private or public and get acceptance letter and send them the fees !! I'm trying to apply for Istanbul technical university for more them a year and they won't respond to my emails ,all the university website is in Turkish language how I suppose to understand Turkish while I'm an international student !! The UNHCR office in Ankara stopped accepting new refugee applications while in Ethiopia it's not difficult to apply for asylum in the UN office through their website!! As I stated previously each country has it's advantages and disadvantages
Living costs is vary in Turkey itself in Istanbul there are extremely expensive areas but in Antalya it's cheaper !! In Turkey the police arrest and deport Syrian refugees if they went our during the curfew to buy groceries or go to their jobs!! Nobody deport any refugees in Ethiopia and Ethiopia host more then 990 thousand refugees from neighbouring conflict zone!! countries including Syrians and Yemenis!! So Ethiopia is safer,less expensive and women friendly country
I am Ethiopian living in the US. I have to say your blog/ video is the most efficient and much needed information I have seen so far, even my relatives don’t give me such clear info 😅 keep it up. You rock girl!
Hey beautiful
You are doing a great service to Ethiopia really. I’ve not been back there for more than eight years, but through your videos I could see how much the country has changed. Thank you for what you do 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Now you have a chance Betel. Keep it your priority task. Put as much money as you can and never hand out cash to anybody in Ethiopia. I have horrible experience from people I helped. They expect huge like buy them ground plus one or open a hotel for them. Just for yourself and you will come back without getting hurt.
This is so accurate it shows how much time and energy you spent doing your research. Appreciate it!
You are inspiration to many Africans as you are travelling around Africa and showing untapped resources, culture & ..... of our mother land. Africa is rising up 🙏
thank you so much
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@@QueenDesta 😂beer or birr
@@manorebantenewkristos3837 😂😂😂
the cost of living seems very reasonable in dollars but i can't imagine living there while getting payed in birr. its way too expensive compared to what most the local people's salaries are.
Yeah I agree
Finally,some one speak off the truth
Cost of leaving in Ethiopia is Expensive for Us but cheap for foreigners
Accros Africa is the same They touch little money but Africans diaspora and Foreigners think they are in Paradise
that's the case in most areas
Couldn't agreed more
NO. Ethiopia is NOT cheap if i compare it with Asia and South America where what’s on offer is also of higher quality. Transport, housing, enmities, modernity overall. Like bookshops, cinemas, theater, sport accommodation etc. like imported goods. And since there is almost no manufacturing industry in Ethiopia or anywhere in Africa everything is imported through expensive Djibouti.
Major problem.
I am not really impressed with the expensiveness of Ethiopia. I have been trying to learn more from abroad before moving but all I'm hearing is that its expensive but cheap for foreigners/expats/people making hijrah. I wouldn't feel comfortable moving to Ethiopia as a foreigner knowing I would be in the top 1% of the country and yet the the locals are suffering. This is not a good feeling. Are there any other resources I can looked into regarding staying in Ethiopia?
I loved your video! ❤ I've been in Addis Ababa for only one day back in 2017. I've never planned to go to Ethiopia, but I ended up falling in love with it. I really hope that I can have the experience of spending more time there someday. 🙏🏼
I'm a AA living in America and for starters I'm absolutely blown away by this footage and intrigued. It looks like a nice city to live and the cost of living to me is definitely reasonable for sure.Thanks for the content 🙂👌🏾
it is so expensive for local, I couldn't agree more
Thanks for sharing your insight
Yes love Ethiopia my wife and I are building a home In Barhir Dar I’m from America and she is from Ethiopia but at the moment we live in America wish more of my Afro American brothers and sister visit more would love to see more of us there great video
Oh wow.. all the best
Glad you found your queen brother 😊 y'all are welcome in Ethiopia 👍🏾
I plan on moving thier!!
That’s incredible!
You did a great job highlighting Ethiopia. Your video makes me even more grateful to live here!
You know Many things Better than any of us in Ethiopia Damaris!!! Thank you for the information and i wish and hope you will go back again one day & Best wishes wherever you are Love & Respect for you as always😍😍😍
Ethiopia cost of living comparing USA for me this is not an issues becouse of the following reasons
1)economic foundation determines the quality of living
2) Jursidiction credibility in bussiness also determines
3) Ethiopia compare to USA it chip but checking background creating Sustability of bussiness and making and accessing multiple and Multi-jurisidtion bussiness it not to much preferable place to live in my experience I am living in Addis abeba but the living cost does allowed me to become computative in the profession where CPD is the major maintaining mechanism of professionalism so being not citizens of Ethiopia yes it comfortable place becouse it best place to considering Multi-jurisidtion bussiness and cases and facts on ground the nations needs to change and want to been changes thanks for advertising our nation I appericate but make it research. Based and also many Ethiopia citizens does not afford what you show on your video so please consider this most Ethiopia mid class are lower class in other country of economics living so please consider the feedback
Thanks in advance
One of my favourite countries to travel! Such a unique culture and landscapes
Thanks 😊
I won't lie the country is very expensive for real. But i love the country an its people very kind and friendly thank God my wife is from Ethiopia 💋🇪🇹
yes .... it seemed to me expensive too .... I was there in 2018 ....
I am renting a 3 storey house with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 2 Livingrooms with 2 kitchens, and that only costs 300 US dollars a month. So, compare to the West, it is dirt cheap. And by the way, the development in Addis Ababa is rapidly growing as you can see.
Where??
Where in Ethiopia?
Where? And can you please give me a number for an agent am on my way to Adiss in a month with my family that sounds perfect we need big space
it is in what place are these prices ???
Very informative video. I really enjoyed and appreciated it. Thanks for the post.
Apparently, Generally, Addis has the lowest cost of living in East and Horn of Africa, from my experience
Yeah I agree
Not true...way more affordable in dar es salaam
I totally disagree I’ve been here for 6 years
@@daphneyhengstberger4018 Depends on your expenditure.
I disagree.
Loved this new sub.
You have evolved, and now produce excellent content that brings value to your viewers. Top notch 👌
Brilliant content directing.
You have really grown as a person.
Brilliant Content! Hands Down 🙌🙌
Glad you think so!
Strange...I was in Addis about 3 years ago (2017) and it was 1UsD to 30 Birr...now (2021 it's 40 Birr)....Anyway, it's the strongest currency in East and Horn of Africa
Thanks for sharing your experience
The cost of living there is very reasonable compared to Barbados and other West Indian islands. Very nformative video.
glad the video was helpful
Your barbados is a corporation island own by europeans don't always compare youeself with africa you ppl always act if yall not black
I live in Washington DC. My rent is $2550.00 a month. Food costs $600 a month. I think I need to move to Addis.
All the best dear
you need to establish distance income or something else) although the most reasonable thing is to learn how to trade cryptocurrency. Greetings from Russia to all kind people
Move to Mexico.
you well never get a job
I like what you are doing I can't wait to share my own perception
It is very much reasonable. Thank you for this video. love peace and prosperity to Africa ❣️
Am glad you enjoyed the video
The only thing i can do is thumb up or Like. Love your work. Good work keep traveling sis.
Thank you so much 🤗
80$ to 200$ a month for 1 bed room is reasonable price. Where I live in US average 1 bedroom apartment is $700 to $1000 depend on how luxury you want it including location (close to the city), gym, swimming pool. Monthly income varies based on what you do as well.
Mwahahah try $1500 in DC and you still bottom of society.
$1200 here in jacksonville florida for 1 bedroom and storage garage.
It's in MN, like I said it's all depend on how much you can afford $700-1500
How dare you to compare ethio poor country to richest country usa
@@isaakalem4943 How dare? Mwahahaha. Of course we can. Anger is bad for your health. Otherwise learn English first.
Thanks for the beautiful presentation!!!
Am glad you liked it
2:03 oh my bloody god!!!!! The balcony is so cute and neat!!! And the view with the golden light is nice. It's a nice little reprieve for early mornings and late evenings! 😍
It really is!
You probably never saw a beautiful view in your life.It must be a lot of fun to watch the cars passing through the street and hear their noise.
@@okyayturkmen6853 Way better than Turkey's rat infested streets, and crumbling apartments, when the earth shakes 1 on the Richter Scale. I've seen Turkey. And you really ought to mind your own business - and Erdôgan's 🤗
Thank you 4 making such an informative video! My girlfriend and I are looking to move there possibly in the future🙌🏾
You are most welcome! I hope it helps you plan
You are most welcome! I hope it helps you plan
Thank you very much for this informational video! I loved it 💯🙏😇
Am glad you found it helpful ☺️
Wow cool channel. I’m just learning about Ethiopia and it’s very intriguing.
Wow. Thanks for this. We’re currently in Dar es Salaam, but I’m very curious about Addis Ababa. We’ve been here since 2020 from the USA. All in all, East Africa is amazing!
Thank you-- This was very informative and helpful
Addis ababa is an amazing city loved living there
In somalia we have unlimited internet 4G LTE just under 15$ a month.
Thanks for being here
Thats really good my friend
There is internet in somalia also? Am suprised🙄
in Russia $ 8 per month
Terry from Los Angeles's California very nice video my dear.
Glad you enjoyed it
Oh you remind me special shiro ( the meal at the end of ur video) to eat for my lunch as mid day is approaching. Thank you for the video you made in our Ethiopia
Been to Ethiopia 15 times love the country, thanks for sharing and can you do a Vlog on hospitals for those thinking of coming to Ethiopia long term. None of us are super human extra terrestrials that view was epic.
Will do this once am back in Ethiopia
Making this comparison is like comparing oranges to apples. Love your pineapple hairstyle. You're looking good and thank you for showing positive things about Ethiopia.
Thank you ☺️
Great job. Very informative. Thank you
Hi I m from Malaysia. 200usd a month for a studio with toilet and balcony its pretty expensive compare with Malaysia. Because i rent, a 3 bedroom with 2 bathroom, a parking lot and garden just around usd220 a month. However I m not living in the center of Capital city of Malaysia which is Kuala Lumpur. My house around 30 minit from KL.
But for food and transportation, u guys are insanely cheap. Esp for the coffee.. Wow.. And maybe your electricity, cheaper than Malaysia. But for water, i m not sure. But for me Malaysia quite cheap. In average we pay around usd2-10 per month for water. Sometime it free, since government give subsidies.
My conclusion after seeing your video, i can say in total u guys more cheaper than Malaysia(Kuala Lumpur). Thanks for the great video. Keep it up, stay safe and take care. Love from Malaysia.
Thank you so much for sharing
I love Malaysia its safe than my country Ethiopia I hope one day I will visit
I pay $750 a week for house rent here in Sydney $3000 a month.
The cost of living in Ethiopia is increasing from time to time
I agree but it's manageable
Just like every where around the world.
Its so expensive things hike with 40% in a month
Its crazy infact considering their low salaries
Its good to have business in the city as its highly populated
3 yrs living here
I love Ethiopia 🇪🇹 from Aden Yemen 🇾🇪
Amazing. Ethiopia is an amazing country.their people are friendly..
I agree
From the face we do but we talk a lot of shit behind your back especially if ur a foreigner we don't consider our selves as Africans
Great as always. Thanks and enjoy.
Glad you enjoyed it
I used to pay 750 Australian dollar; which is way expensive. But, in Ethiopia, people have fewer income generation option to afford the least living standard.
True.. I agree
Thank you. You are a beautiful sister. I love you because you love Ethiopia and promote AfriKa.
Wow this is amazing information about Ethiopia. Chiku yeye african TH-camr
Thanks 😊
Great video! When all is well in Ethiopia we will consider moving in the future but not in the current situation. Praying for poor, elders, children and women who are innocent and victims of this civil war among racially divided brothers and sisters .
It’s excellent and very much affordable for people visiting but it seems pretty steep for the locals
Yep ....
ወጣት ኢትዮጵያውያን እንደ እሷ አገራችሁን አስተዋውቁ ብዙ ታሪክ ባህል ሀይማኖት ቅርስ ያለን ህዝቦች ነን።
Great video. Greetings from London 🇬🇧
Thank you so much, the greetings are received
Thank you so much, the greetings are received
Great video. Keep up the good work!
Hello, thank you so much for providing such clear and good information. It deeply helps for people such as me who didn't get to come in Ethiopia yet.
Coming from a large city in France. The price of accommodation here (Montpellier) is around 500-700€ for 1 to 2 bedrooms. Notice that according to your salary you're likely to get money from the government to help you pay your appartement. I.e. I 'm a student and I live in an appartement that costs me 1000€, and the government give me 400€. It's sounds weird but we pay a lot of taxes here.
Great video. Thank you soooo much
Am glad you enjoyed it 😊
It's a beautiful city. I wish the best for that teacher. Education of the youth is preparation for the future of the country. Teachers should be paid at the highest level as they prepare students for all eventual careers.
Thanks for the video, it was simply awesome
Am glad you enjoyed it 😊
@@QueenDesta lately I have been watching so many videos of East Africa that you may soon see me there, Ethiopia or Tanzania. I am not kidding. Love to Ethiopia from America.
I plan on Is retiringhere with a million dollars in the next 6 years, I love the channel thank you
Thank you so much and good luck ☺️
@@QueenDesta thank you....
I'm from Etopiya🇪🇹Thanks my sister💚💚
My pleasure 🙂
You should have shown an apartment with a kitchen. I would love to visit, and the cost of living is dirt cheap compared to the cheapest places to live in the USA.
Okay.. I hear you
I live in Florida, my electric bill is more than 200$ a month. Basically a studio is 1,000$, 2 bedrooms 2,000$, 3 bedrooms 3,000k
Wow your lecy bill is massive. Mine in England is about £900 per year and thats for both lecy and gas. I live in a 4 bedroom house though now on my own, no central heating.
Wow, I’m here thinking my cost of living was similar everywhere.
@@theofficialsoldierthatreviews Not even in your own state!
I lived in Tampa for 30+ years. Expenses you stated are about correct.
I moved to a small town and of course, a smaller home (98 meters) just shy of 1000 sq. ft.
Rent dropped by over 1/2, food is a bit cheaper and my electric went from $350 to $150 mo.
Yeah in our country down in Aotearoa, New Zealand it about the same but a bit more in Auckland. $320NZ will get me $200 USD. Many Blessings and Thanks for the video
Great video full of good information!
Am glad it was helpful 😊
Internet is well expensive for Ethiopia. In Ethiopia 10 dollars as about 7 pounds odd sterling a week, about £29 per month. England's unlimited internet can be had at about £20 to £30 per month.
Yeah that's unfortunate
Have you tried to get into a local hotel (3 stars for example)? Do they charge foreigners differently? I've heard stories where foreigners (including former ethiopians who attained foreign citizenship) would be asked to pay in USD and a higher price, which is ridiculous in my viewpoint.
I hope this hasn't happened to you
Always in Birr and some charge ferangi prices for White foreigners in which case just move on. Prices are listed. In restaurants English written menues are occasionally a cheat. Always compare with the Amharic one.
Yes they charge foreigners more - esp white people lmao
Thanks very much my sister they can't hide Africa from us anymore Thanks for social media
that's dirt cheap for someone from America. That's cheaper than my monthly electric bill for about 5 months out the year.
Okay.. thanks for sharing
I guess that depends on where you are in America. Considering all that we have access to and quality of living. This place would be far too expensive to move to. I would rather be poor, or Elderly in America any day.
@@karlshaner2453 I think if u were poor it is better to live in ethiopia at least u will get free hospital and university/school service in addition to the reasonably priced healthy and rich food as compared to the unreal price for health care and education in america .and most Americans are not that smart from the randem questions we ask them in omegla(I mean it is not a serious experiment but random people are not that bright . America is great for middle income and rich people whose only concern is luxury.on the other hand Canada is best for every one
@@chapterone869 It depends on your perspective and knowledge. We agree on the inequities in the world. But beyond that, you are mistaken to paint such a broad brush over the entire US of A. And trust me when I say, not every state is the same.
@@karlshaner2453 ok ,good day
I have been trying to develop a plan to live in Ethiopia and keep my U.S. citizenship. The housing prices you mentioned are much cheaper than what is listed on the web. I am not Habesha and will probably have to pay more for rent than you. The price of internet service depends on your access speed. It can be cheap as $10 for a very slow connection. If you want anything resembling the internet speeds in the U.S. it will cost a lot more. The major hanging point is the financial institutions. The U.S. makes it very difficult to have a financial account outside of the country. At best, I can live in Ethiopia for a few months out of the year. I am fortunate enough to be able to work from anywhere that has a good internet system. Getting mail forwarded from the U.S. is another major problem. Electrical power failures were always a problem in Addis. I am waiting for Covid to go away before traveling again. There is a lot going on in Addis these days. There are so many people being moved from the country to the city. On my last trip to Addis, I was dodging pickpockets every day and carrying my cellphone with a death grip in my hand. How is the crime rate?
You have to be safe everytime regardless of the crime rates🙂
Crime rate in addis is low compared to other cities in Eth. And also you can have a fast speed wifi connection in your home which you need to pay 30$-35$ per month.
Another really good video please let's become friends my dear.
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Thanks for your vedio it's good.
Am glad you enjoyed it 😊
I think if i remember 100$ was 700 birr in 2001 i wonder high inflation on the other hand addis ababa changed in terms of economic growth you can see new building streets hotels etc live was simple and invironment keeping you happy i have nostalgia to visit again !
Did you not show the kitchen as I didnt see a kitchen in any of those apartments.
We thank u to visit 🇪🇹 tyy♥️
it is my pleasure
Very good job lots of people in the diaspora are curious.
Am glad you found the video insightful
BEAUTIFUL ETHIOPIA CITY I WANT VISIT THIS PLACE
Well we rented one of the studio aprtement shown in the vid its expensive life in addis it dont go w average income of the economy plus the envolvment of brokers makes it even harder to find a descent n cheap house to rent as they take 10% of the monthly rent n insist to get paid of 3 monthes also the house leaking water which was painted newly from the walls with in weeks thanks God i did not get Nimonia i was sneezing without rest so i changed house immediately after that. So...... Addis Ababa houses are like painted tents.
Well! It's somehow cheap compared to see some African Cities like Nairobi. However, we still expect you to tell us about the security of the place coz we hear lots of civil war here and there. Security is paramount and as such one needs to live in peace no matter how cheap or expensive life can be. Tnx.
Thanks for sharing 😊
The civil war is happening at the nothern part of the country but there is no such thing in the capital.I live there and I can say its pretty safe.
Appreciated really!
Am so glad you loved the video
Addis is super expensive for expats. The price is different for locals and foreigners, including food, drinks and accommodation.
Thanks very much for this video 😊
Am so glad you liked it
@@QueenDesta keep up the good job, I live in Canada but I am planning to visit
do you know how much it cost to by 1hectare of agricultural land, to have farm plus building small house
Enlighten me 🙂
@@QueenDestawell idk either, i was asking!
Can you tell us where the $200 apartment is and what apartment it is? It doesn't look so bad. Thanks.
Inbox me via email and I'll give the specific details dear😊
Incredible, I would like to visit
It appears to be very reasonable place to live question helpful and nice is that an issue towards let say African American people cost of living i like thank you 😊👍
Thanks for watching
@@QueenDesta young pretty lady u do very well explaining and being on point I haven't made up my mind yet to plan a Life Time move like that and don't know a soul Amen keep doing what you do u are good with at it love you 😘
Housing and food cost are reasonable. Utility bill including internet not mentioned. A glimpse of night life might help, coz most guys are curious in that (lol)... Locating low cost hotels and hostels might help the average traveller.
Helpful to offer prices in dollar terms. Good.
If I were to stay long, like over a month I would take one full day to familiarise self with rail system. Taxis occasionally, but mostly train.
Am glad the video was insightful
Very interesting informations....According to a medium salary the cost of renting a house is really expensive. 😱
Yes it is
You are inspiring to Africans to show real problems impacting Africans
honoured you think so😊
Shalom Our Queen, is English spoken in these places, I only know English and a lil bit of Spanish ?
Dear gawd how you said birrr throw me out the window gaawwd damnn
thanks for the correction
Addisababa is the most beautiful place❤ and so natural ...people are worm and nice
Average employed person in Ethiopia earns 3000_10000 birr. low standard and narrow room rents upto 3000 birr. Food prices in birr starts from 30 birr up to hundreds. How it could be inexpensive. You're right if we consider for foreigners because they have hard currency when the came and the value of birr to purchase became worsening.
The cost of living in Ethiopia is affordable according to me🙂
I was in Ghana in 2006-2008 there was no many grocery store or even convenient store
Thank you 🙂
My pleasure 🙂
Ethiopia is cheaper according to Somalia since our official currency is $
Wow , in Mogadishu if you are alone ,you're gonna need around $700 for normal life. For a nice live standard , its about $1,200.
Oh wow!! Thanks for sharing
Oh here in ethiopia by 700$ you can have a nice life
He said 700 😂 . Are u a foreigner ?? Who the hell can afford $700.
300-400$is more then enough for a family if U own a home(most people do).
Rent is getting more expensive due to high demand. ⚡️ is also super super expensive.
I was in Mogadishu,it is not that expensive the residents don't spend that too many dollars
I enjoyed this video.
Very good video tho I was literally looking for this information look at gawd
Glad you enjoyed
On the contrary electricty is pretty reasonable compared to my country. Road to 100k in sight 💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿.
Fingers crossed!😊
Oooo serene environment here!! Well, looks like 9 hours is the earliest I have been in a month. I should be ashamed of myself but my shame tree tore down 🥰🥰 I love everything - even the cirrus clouds in the sky. Soo so pleasant! Aaaaaand the picturesque landscape!
glad you loved the video
Wait, when you say $80 a month, are you talking about in US dollars or Birr?
My friend lives and study in Ankara Turkey and the small studio with open kitchen attached is around 100$
100 dollars???Very good price......Turkey is much cheaper than Ethiopia and there is no need to talk about the quality of life.
@@okyayturkmen6853 Turkey has it's disadvantages too and in Ethiopia the quality of living depends on your financial statue you can live in luxurious apartment if you could afford paying 1200$ monthly
! in Turkey it's impossible to open a bank account as a student or a tourist in Ethiopia I have 4 bank accounts and I'm university student you need your passport with valid visa to open an account at any bank if you are in the country temporarily
! Also in Turkey it's difficult to get a simcard,your foreign phone will be locked up after 3 months of arrival you need to purchase a local phone !!
In Ethiopia I used my Samsung galaxy mobile that I bought from Saudi Arabia in 2013 also my sister used her husband iPhone that he brought to her from Norway!!
Ethiopia is safe for solo female travelers right now I'm sitting in my motel room while my door is wide open !!
Every country has it's advantages and disadvantages
@@shebaqueen4948 If you pay 400 dollars in Turkey, you will live in an ultra-luxurious house with a sea view and a pool, my friend.Also My girlfriend from Ethiopia and She have a bank account.If you do not register your phone in Ethiopia, it will be turned off after a while.I know all this because I lived in Ethiopia for 4.5 years.Most of what they say is false information.
@@okyayturkmen6853 maybe your significant other is advantaged because she has a Turkish boyfriend but Expats struggle to open bank accounts and get simcars until they could get their Iqamet (residence permits) which could take up to 4 months!!
Also in Ethiopia it's easier for foreign students to get student visa from Ethiopian embassies and consulates abroad and getting the acceptance letter from any Ethiopian university is not required!!
In Turkey you can't get student visa unless you provide the acceptance letter and it's very difficult to contact Turkish universities private or public and get acceptance letter and send them the fees !!
I'm trying to apply for Istanbul technical university for more them a year and they won't respond to my emails ,all the university website is in Turkish language how I suppose to understand Turkish while I'm an international student !!
The UNHCR office in Ankara stopped accepting new refugee applications while in Ethiopia it's not difficult to apply for asylum in the UN office through their website!!
As I stated previously each country has it's advantages and disadvantages
Living costs is vary in Turkey itself in Istanbul there are extremely expensive areas but in Antalya it's cheaper !!
In Turkey the police arrest and deport Syrian refugees if they went our during the curfew to buy groceries or go to their jobs!!
Nobody deport any refugees in Ethiopia and Ethiopia host more then 990 thousand refugees from neighbouring conflict zone!!
countries including Syrians and Yemenis!!
So Ethiopia is safer,less expensive and women friendly country
Let us pray the nations of Ethiopia and Eritrea, make good on their relations to so Ethiopia to have access to the sea on her Eastern Border