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Member since 21 June 2011

EnMerkarMember09 October 2011 16:53:42

Hello everyone!
on the 20th of october I'm planing my first trip to Addis Ababa. So can anybody advise me on following topics:
1. What is the best way to rent a house?
2. What is medium cost of car with driver for a month?
3. What about internet connection in Addis Ababa?
4. Are there any CAT (caterpillar) dealers in Ethiopia

I'll be very grateful for your help.

suave Active member

Member since 22 March 2009

suaveActive member10 October 2011 14:27:21

EnMerkar,

1. The best way to rent a house is to find local, informal brokers and inform your requirements. And the best way to do this is through your connections in Addis

2. Car with a driver on average costs you Birr 12,000 a month

3. If you buy evdo service with the service provider, you will not face significant connection problems (hardware costs a onetime charge of about Birr 1,200; you may expect monthly usage charge on average something like Birr 1,000 to 1,500

4. The major CAT dealer in Ethiopia is Ries Engineering

Note: 1 USD is currently around Birr 17.10

Regards,

Suave

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