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Member since 11 December 2011

julioagMember11 December 2011 17:10:12

Hello Everyone!

I am Julio From Colombia.

I have an interesting job offer in Addis, and the monthly salary is USD 235. I would like to know if you can help me. Is it enough for covering basic expenses? If i move i will be sharing flat with some other people of the project I will work.

Thank you very much.

Julio

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ArmandViP12 December 2011 11:16:44

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Hi Julio!

Welcome to Expat.com

Armand

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ethioboy123Guest16 December 2011 12:22:36

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Julio, r u saying $235? or you may left some numbers/ it is very little money for expats to live with it in addis ababa.
c u if you have any question, am happy to answer it.

suave Active member

Member since 22 March 2009

suaveActive member19 December 2011 05:41:46

Hi Julioag,

If there is no typo in the numbers, it is way too low to survive.

Regards,

julioag Member

Member since 11 December 2011

julioagMember20 December 2011 00:01:53

Hey everybody!

Thank you very much for your information, and there is no wrong type in the numbers. I really appreciate your help. Now I have to ask which wil be a good salary for an expat?

Cheers,

Julio

suave Active member

Member since 22 March 2009

suaveActive member20 December 2011 15:09:27

Hi Julioag,

Adding one zero to what you previously indicated would be the minimum for an expat to just survive in Addis.

Zelalam Amanu New member

Member since 23 May 2013

Zelalam AmanuNew member12 June 2013 08:09:13

Hi, Julio
I don't think it will cover all ur expenses. Even we local people could not live comfortably with nearly the same amount of money u mentioned. Now the prices of everything is rising. So u need to reconsider about it.

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert13 June 2013 05:33:20

17990

Definitely too little. I have worked in Ethiopia and in our house, the 4 of us pooled that amount each a week for food and utilities. For cost of living numbeo.com

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