Got that Ethiopia glow going after eating all of that wonderful organic food I see! My wife and I are also building over there and we are very inspired by your videos.
@@princesslivingfreeI highly enjoyed all of your videos about Ethiopia! They were SO informative! My husband and I, along with our 2 kids recently moved to Ethiopia from Phoenix, Arizona. We are also living in Addis Ababa and are LOVING it!! The people are amazing!! If possible, I would love to somehow connect with you and gain more knowledge from your experience!! 😊 👍
Good to hear your family doing well especially most Ethiopians thinks that Inflation is crashing only Ethiopia. It's a world wide occurrence once in a while.
I'd say inflation is more about the manipulation of the financial system by the controlling elites to achieve certain goals ,which often, are detrimental more to the proverbial man and woman in the street...
Thank you so much for providing such a thorough and insightful update on your first year in Addis Ababa. Your detailed overview of the cost of living, transportation, schooling, and recent changes in the city is incredibly valuable. It’s clear that a lot of thought and effort went into sharing these experiences, and your honesty and openness are greatly appreciated. Your updates not only help those of us following your journey but also offer a real-world perspective for anyone considering a move to Ethiopia. Additionally, it would be wonderful if you could include your CashApp link in the video description and display it at the bottom of the video throughout. Many of us would love to support you and your ongoing efforts to share such helpful content. Thanks again for keeping us informed and engaged!
That’s so great to hear! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my content and finding it helpful. My goal with this channel was really to provide first hand information to others considering moving to Ethiopia because in our own research, we couldn’t find that type of content. Also, thanks so much for that suggestion! Cash App link is now in the description 😉
Great chose sister. Ethiopia is a great place too leave and raise kids. I knew a students went to good school in Ethiopia their skill is very high they're straight A in USA. I hope Eth gov and local gov will help people if they're Changing the city they must help them put and give then a place. Thank your sister for the info. May God bless you and your family.
It's good to see you, Sis! I'm happy to know that you and your family are well. We appreciate the updates and your perspective of what's going on in ET. Yah bless you! ❤
With so much on the internet to sift through, I am glad for the contact again.. Good to hear that the family is still together in peace.. I follow one very hardworking female Ethiopian vlogger whose content gives a bigger picture of the developments around Addis Ababa.. My hope is that government will find a way to compensate the residents who have been affected negatively by the ongoing construction.. But as always, nothing of lasting value is without a price.. I am not too sure what it is suggested that the renewal of the city environment or Ethiopia in general might pose danger to the way of life in Ethiopia? My worry is more about the proliferation of proselyting Western Churches, among others, who are modernist in terms of moral standards and the spiritual decay that infests them.. Back home, their membership is shrinking and now they are here to make up for the loss of adherents in my view.. Thanks to hear that the family is okay with injera.. It means I'll be okay myself as an adult when in Ethiopia for a visit.. Thanks..
Hi! Good to see you again in the comments. Generally speaking, when development to this great extent is being done in a nation by a foreign nation, it leads to more influence and control of the foreign nation in the country they are “helping”. Kind of like a silent colonization. However, in this case it’s not the typical Western nations of the past, it’s China and Arabs. Regarding the residents who were negatively affected by the development, one commenter mentioned that the government is building new apartment tenements that those families can live in for free. I have actually seen them around town.
I have seen it here in South Africa also years ago when a speed train service was introduced in Johannesburg.. Basically all expert engineers were either Chinese (or Japanese in this case) ... There's this big hurdle that we as Africans still need to overcome.. We don't have confidence in ourselves as much as we'll need outside help to accomplish whatever project we may desire.. I don't query outsiders from the west or east coming here for business, BUT if it is all about them profiting at the exclusion of Africans, it hurts badly.. Thanks so much for the wonderful content.. Hope to hear from you, the boys and hubby again soon..
Good to see you! I've been missing your videos. I was in Addis in July. And it has changed a lot since I was there in January. Also, I've heard many Ethiopians complaining and are very unhappy about the lost of homes and businesses through what the government is doing.
Good to hear that you and your family doing well. Thank you so much for the updates. I was in Addis for 2 weeks and the city is changed a lot. That is a good thing but there are a lot of people lost their home and business. Many of them didn't get appropriate compensation.
Good to see you again young lady. It’s a good input you give for those of us who are moving back to the mother land after a while (43 years in my case) Thanks!
Blessings to you and your family my Sistah. I am so proud and happy for you. If you talk English at home; your kids will be fine going to school in Amharic. We are anglophones; but my kids only attend French school. They completely understand English, but they do argue in French. But whatever you decide I wish you well. May I suggest they do a Swahili class… especially if you are going to stay. When I next go to Kenya, I will do a three day stop over in Addis. All the best and feel free to view my experience in Kenya How is the house going?
@princesslivingfree You're right about that!!! Hopefully, by the end of next year, 2025. We burnt out on the Vegas and the States, period lol. Keep doing your thing and keep informing people about Ethiopia and your journey 💪🏿💙
Good video. My family lives here and has been here for years. Love this city! I've got two young kids and it's a blessing to be here with them. Bless you. Maybe we all can connect some time.
I have my appreciations for Americans and Europeans living in Ethiopia , which can lead you to see what Job oprtunities could you creat collectively. Education and health are all ways there.
I agree about the teachers part I've worked in the school system in the US and seen 1st hand that teachers should have to take a yearly exam to see if they know the curriculum because many teachers aren't doing their best.
I was in Ethiopia Nine years ago! The PM then was Meles Zenawi! Adiss Abeba was very safe during the day! I went to see my mother In -Gohatsion- it was peaceful ,I enjoyed my stay there! Food is always Amazing in Ethiopia! I miss my Ethiopian culture and people! I miss the Orthodox Churches! However I live in California,with my kids, for now and I will see what the future holds! May be I will visit Ethiopia! Than you for your info- I appreciate it !
I watched video 2 weeks. i thought i commented. So welcome back. UPDATE Yellow cards online now cost 500 USD💸 Immigration in Addis still 300 dollars for now, im thinking it would go 400 dollars. Very helpful video
I predicted in 2013, when I made my first trip to Addis, that a lot of us would be relocating to various places in Africa. Back in 2013, 1 dollar was 27 birr, and just last year, it was 57 birr
I am an older black South African who is seriously considering mooring a small enterprise project in Ethiopia, whose basic function and aim is to cover the continent with time, given life and health.. As South Africans of all races, I believe we still have some way to go to embrace fully the continent as our common home as Africans... I know other African countries are in the same situation in varying degrees..
Living in addis ababa is expensive than other city because that's the capital & to many people's lives there i came 2 years ago 1 enjera price was 10birrs now 30birrs the inflation is too much i have beautiful house in addis G+2 five bedrooms 2kitchens 4&1/2bath rooms office nice green area inside compound you can park 5 cars & more the area is very secure etc.if you want to rent or if you know some one you can contact me the place is nearby ST.Gabrel church or lafeto mole good luck Sis.🙏 there is American school near the area where my house just walking distances 15 minutes _20
Thank you for this priceless information which I believe is reliable. These days it is hard to get a reliable information as everything is politicized. One question on the budget. Does the 40-50k budget include school fees for children and all other expenses excluding rent? Thanks
Thank you for sharing your experience. As an Ethiopian American who went to Cathedral (Private School) then Black Lion (Public School) I learned nearly everything in Amharic 😂 I still made it to MSFT and currently advise the likes of NASA & DOD c levels on Data, AI & Business Applications. Amharic might be an advantage for your kids. Time has told me 😂
@@princesslivingfree Fell in love and married my first real love in 1991. Shout out to my boo❤️ We lived together for 8 years which I think helped me learn English well. She's African American from Chicago and we met in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We're no longer married to each other but still all love between us and we keep in touch 😘
I’m renting over there as well while my wife there has a bit longer for her pregnancy.i will be flying back out in October (greetings my sister and the chat)
Thanks for sharing your observation. It seems that everything happening in Ethiopia is not considering the needs of the people, and it's concerning where the country is heading. It feels like there hasn’t been much thoughtfulness behind the changes taking place.
@@princesslivingfree I wish that’s the case, but I don’t think so. I am from Ethiopia and I don’t believe the government is doing everything in a thoughtful and Fairway. for people to enjoy parks and recreations, they need to first eat and fulfill other basic needs. People are struggling to survive, and everyone I talked to seem very hopeless and unhappy. I am extremely worried about my country, especially my family and friends.
Floating currency is the norm in most countries of the world. Its introduction in Ethiopia narrows the wide gap between the legal and parallel markets, thereby promoting honest trading and virtuous remittance, among other major benefits. For returnee diaspora the financial reforms have a lot more to offer in terms of legal exchange rates, the right to have foreign currency accounts in local banks, the controls to the amount of FC one can bring in or take out of the country, etc.. Regarding the corridor development, did you know that thousands of the slum dwellers in the affected areas are housed in condominium tenements? Unlike the gentrification driven by real estate developers in the States, the corridor developments are pro-poor with provisions for public amenities, greenery and jobs.
Yes, floating currency is the norm in most countries. Also, good point about the condominium tenements! I did hear about these, and I have seen them. I totally forgot to mention that so I’m glad you brought it up. Thanks for sharing!
However it has failed to eliminate the black market because businesses or whoever wants foreign currency can't access it through legal means. If they fully liberate the Forex as in almost everywhere in Africa there will be no black market since there is no need for it.
@@solomonderese9311 The floating currency has already narrowed the gap between the legal and the parallel markets. Those who want to do legitimate business or send remittance use more and more the banks and FX bureaus. In due course the parallel market weathers away. See for instance the remittance service Ethio Telecom launched today.
i dont know, if you are discret, but your Suspetion about the Teacher may be Right, mostly. even if there is lots of univ. Students which are joblessl, they luck verymuch in English generally in Foriegn Language. I dont know, how much the country have changed, but i would take serouse what you have seen. Even the level of education would take much longer untill ethiopia came back to its status of our country, before 40 years.
welcome back. Birr is now devalued and I guess a Dollar is now 115Birr(ish) used to be 57B. Has something to do with IMF and WB policy. Ethiopia must meet the requirements to get a loan from those banks and devaluing is the first step. Also, the government is trying to fight back the parallel/ black market. So if you have hard currency, now is good time to spend. Overnight the birr in your bank account can become worthless. This austerity measure affects so many people but I heard the government will subsidize some critical products(gas, prescription drugs, food oil) and increase the minimum wage. How is your house project coming?
Interesting about the home school being illegal. Does that mean school is mandatory for all children? Glad you were able to get a discount on the International school for the boys. Addis cost of living is way moe affordable than I thought.
@@AfroMillennialMomma Yes, school is mandatory for all children. Addis cost of living is relatively affordable, the expensive things are rent, land, cars, and buying or building a house.
Hello You have to think about your own professional development after sometime, while taking care of your own children. Do you think you can train as a nurse for a better job opportunities and to help your own home financially. The standard of living in Eth. is not easy to handle as time goes by.
The reality is majority of business didnt use the banking price to buy and sell merchandise 🤷🏾♂️why? Because was never aviable, so there will not big issues because the real market price was always the "alternative market"
You're spot on about rushing to modernize my sister. Those with shallow knowledge about westernization thinks it's all good. But we Ethiopians need to be careful about adapting foreign culture and attitudes. BTW you can only buy electric vehicles now unless you choose to buy a second hand 😂.
I love your channel. I agree with your thoughts on education in Ethiopia but the corridor development is poor centered and definitely not like you stated. Parks are not westernization for Ethiopians. We love green areas and flowers the government just created more of them and made them accessible to all people specially for the poor because it comes with no cost. And there are a lot of pedestrians in Ethiopia so they made wider and cleaner side walks and bike lane for bikers. it is also for safety so that people and bikers would not be on the same road as cars. I think more and more Ethiopians are happy about it now that they are seeing the final look and benefits.
Thanks for watching! I completely agree with your points about the green areas! They are beautiful and my family and I are enjoying them very much. Yes, the city clean up and sidewalks are necessary, and I’ve made that point in a previous video on this channel. My main concern is that most of these projects, and others, are funded by other nations, which unfortunately, gives them some level of influence in the nation. The same thing happened in the U.S., the Chinese government, and others, pretty much run and control our politicians these days. Their agendas are part of the reason we’re beginning to see the downfall of such a “well developed” nation like the USA. Time will tell what will happen in Ethiopia. However, I still 100% believe it’s the place to be for the future.
even if they lern Amharic would be for your children defecult to understand as there Native Language. Thank you! thats the main Reason, why africans are now studing in there own language. But, anyway, it would be good, if they try too keep there relation to the Native School, if there would be some Activities, they can share, then i think, at the end of the day, if they lern the native language i think, it would not afect them much, they will be defenately stronger. i think within a year, they will be passing the language barrier and will be same level to thedre friends. it would be advisable. Loock, our language is not based on Fascism. That means, there is not hiden things, you can lern and go with it, there is not barrier.
Hello sister, my question is regarding the yellow card. How long after marriage to an Ethiopian can you apply for the yellow card?? Is there a waiting period or not?
but why are you permanent residenz in ethiopia? where you came from with who? i think i will go to your preveouse video and see your hsitroy. thants for shaeing
OH ! An Eritrean putting himself as an Ethiopian ... & pouring out invective and venomous words ... Princess leave them aside and don't trouble yourself to give them a proper reply And Finally Princess well come To your Home away from Home ........................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi there, we went to Cambridge and sanferd trying to get info and tuition fee they just gave us pamphlet that is similar to their web page no one mentioned local rate instead, we should pay dollar exchange in bank rate, can you give a hint where is 20 to 35k birr tuition fee appreciate you.
I carry USA passport but born and raised in Addis Ababa Ethiopia , i also have resdance card i wonder that what is needed to get benefits.@werqzeleke2815
Actually, it’s not true that you have to be an Ethiopian citizen. We are not citizens of Ethiopia. If the school offers a lower rate for locals, all you need is to present your Ethiopian Origin ID card (yellow card).
It's full of gibberish that doesn't give any indication, 1. There are no numbers and no prices, 2. There is no information on a person's average income, 3. You don't introduce yourself clearly, who are you? What percentage of residents do you represent, whether it's in terms of income or living conditions, 4. You say Ethiopia, Have you been to all of Ethiopia or just in Addis?
Oh, I hope she didn't know she needed a census, a polished CV, and a full economic report for you just to express her opinion on her own platform! I hope next time she’ll come up with pie charts, a PowerPoint, and a badge that says, 'Official'- if that's what it takes to make her point😉😏
Your criticism of city development is unfounded. Just because you are tired of the Western world do you expect locals to live in the Stone Age ? Okay we will halt progress for your sake. If you long for a traditional lifestyle, consider moving to the countryside. Additionally, city development is necessary and those who legally owned property were compensated accordingly. My advice to you is to only speak on topics you are knowledgeable about.
@@EternalLife-fu6nk Actually, your criticism of me is unfounded. If you have been watching my blogs, you would see that my family and I are very much enjoying the development (parks, museums, etc.) There are both pros and cons to it, however, and in this particular video, I was expressing the things I’ve witnessed firsthand. I have seen and heard of many legal businesses and land owners losing their property without compensation. Also, with high levels of foreign investment come foreign strings and control. Those are a few of my concerns, and I did not want to come across insensitive to those who have been negatively impacted. However, a lot good is also coming out of this development, and it is nice to see that Ethiopia is trying to rise out of poverty as a nation. P.S. I LOVE the rural areas more than the cities, and I have lived there. At this time though, the city works better for our family.
Have a pleasant visit/stay, but remember that those who have been displaced are not authorized to settle there. Avoid getting involved with individuals who are promoting their political beliefs. Are you on a secret mission?
@@EternalLife-fu6nk Yes, I have heard that some of the homes were built on land that was not legally obtained. Secret mission? No, not at all. My husband is Ethiopian born and raised. We moved back to Ethiopia from the U.S. with our children.
@@EternalLife-fu6nk leave the lady alone , dont come on her platform trying to bully her , its her lived experience and what she see's first hand , also it her opinion so watch yourself buddy we wont't allow disrespect to this young Black American woman who happens to be married to a Ethiopian Man with kids who are technical American. she was being nice I don't have too I'll show the side of the country you don't want out there so you better relax , you understand me.
Got that Ethiopia glow going after eating all of that wonderful organic food I see! My wife and I are also building over there and we are very inspired by your videos.
Thank you! Glad to hear about another family building in Ethiopia 🥰
ገፊ ነገር ነሽ 😅 GMO ኢትዮጲያ የለም:: That's what they mean@@werqzeleke2815
@@princesslivingfreeI highly enjoyed all of your videos about Ethiopia! They were SO informative! My husband and I, along with our 2 kids recently moved to Ethiopia from Phoenix, Arizona. We are also living in Addis Ababa and are LOVING it!! The people are amazing!! If possible, I would love to somehow connect with you and gain more knowledge from your experience!! 😊 👍
@@faithhopkins6266 Oh wow! That’s awesome. Send me an email at ethiolivingfree@gmail.com and we’ll try to connect!
I am from Ethiopia living California USA am happy for you sis thank you for updating us and we will continue follow you stay safe always ✌️
Aw, thank you for the support! Hope you’re enjoying California 😊
Good to hear your family doing well especially most Ethiopians thinks that Inflation is crashing only Ethiopia. It's a world wide occurrence once in a while.
I'd say inflation is more about the manipulation of the financial system by the controlling elites to achieve certain goals ,which often, are detrimental more to the proverbial man and woman in the street...
Thank you so much for providing such a thorough and insightful update on your first year in Addis Ababa. Your detailed overview of the cost of living, transportation, schooling, and recent changes in the city is incredibly valuable. It’s clear that a lot of thought and effort went into sharing these experiences, and your honesty and openness are greatly appreciated. Your updates not only help those of us following your journey but also offer a real-world perspective for anyone considering a move to Ethiopia.
Additionally, it would be wonderful if you could include your CashApp link in the video description and display it at the bottom of the video throughout. Many of us would love to support you and your ongoing efforts to share such helpful content. Thanks again for keeping us informed and engaged!
That’s so great to hear! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my content and finding it helpful. My goal with this channel was really to provide first hand information to others considering moving to Ethiopia because in our own research, we couldn’t find that type of content.
Also, thanks so much for that suggestion! Cash App link is now in the description 😉
@@princesslivingfree Thank you.
Thanks for the update, and all the best.
Great information and a good reflection of what is happening in Ethiopia now. Thank you madam.
It was very helpful and informative.
Thanks!
Thank you for the information!
Great chose sister. Ethiopia is a great place too leave and raise kids. I knew a students went to good school in Ethiopia their skill is very high they're straight A in USA. I hope Eth gov and local gov will help people if they're Changing the city they must help them put and give then a place. Thank your sister for the info. May God bless you and your family.
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It's good to see you, Sis! I'm happy to know that you and your family are well. We appreciate the updates and your perspective of what's going on in ET. Yah bless you! ❤
Amen 🙏🏾❤️
Thank you for the update
With so much on the internet to sift through, I am glad for the contact again.. Good to hear that the family is still together in peace.. I follow one very hardworking female Ethiopian vlogger whose content gives a bigger picture of the developments around Addis Ababa.. My hope is that government will find a way to compensate the residents who have been affected negatively by the ongoing construction.. But as always, nothing of lasting value is without a price.. I am not too sure what it is suggested that the renewal of the city environment or Ethiopia in general might pose danger to the way of life in Ethiopia? My worry is more about the proliferation of proselyting Western Churches, among others, who are modernist in terms of moral standards and the spiritual decay that infests them.. Back home, their membership is shrinking and now they are here to make up for the loss of adherents in my view.. Thanks to hear that the family is okay with injera.. It means I'll be okay myself as an adult when in Ethiopia for a visit.. Thanks..
Hi! Good to see you again in the comments. Generally speaking, when development to this great extent is being done in a nation by a foreign nation, it leads to more influence and control of the foreign nation in the country they are “helping”. Kind of like a silent colonization. However, in this case it’s not the typical Western nations of the past, it’s China and Arabs. Regarding the residents who were negatively affected by the development, one commenter mentioned that the government is building new apartment tenements that those families can live in for free. I have actually seen them around town.
I have seen it here in South Africa also years ago when a speed train service was introduced in Johannesburg.. Basically all expert engineers were either Chinese (or Japanese in this case) ... There's this big hurdle that we as Africans still need to overcome.. We don't have confidence in ourselves as much as we'll need outside help to accomplish whatever project we may desire.. I don't query outsiders from the west or east coming here for business, BUT if it is all about them profiting at the exclusion of Africans, it hurts badly.. Thanks so much for the wonderful content.. Hope to hear from you, the boys and hubby again soon..
Good to see you! I've been missing your videos. I was in Addis in July. And it has changed a lot since I was there in January. Also, I've heard many Ethiopians complaining and are very unhappy about the lost of homes and businesses through what the government is doing.
Hey there! Isn’t it crazy how fast things are changing? Yeah, a lot of people aren’t too happy about it.
@@princesslivingfree Yes, even my Ethiopian fiancée isn't too happy.
Enjoy every moment at home, sister. Wishing you wonderful experiences and beautiful memories.
@@bisratworash517 Thank you my brother 🙏🏾
I'm totally agree with your numbers, is also similar to our budget in Addis since 8 months we arrive here☺️
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video. The information you are providing is invaluable for some of us looking to come back. Keep up the great work. 💯🤍🙏
Thank you so much!
Good to hear that you and your family doing well. Thank you so much for the updates. I was in Addis for 2 weeks and the city is changed a lot. That is a good thing but there are a lot of people lost their home and business. Many of them didn't get appropriate compensation.
Yes, what you said is true. Thanks for sharing.
So glad to see an update!
Great to see you back
Good to see you again young lady.
It’s a good input you give for those of us who are moving back to the mother land after a while (43 years in my case)
Thanks!
Glad it’s helpful!
Thank you for the information and updates.
Blessings to you and your family my Sistah. I am so proud and happy for you. If you talk English at home; your kids will be fine going to school in Amharic. We are anglophones; but my kids only attend French school. They completely understand English, but they do argue in French.
But whatever you decide I wish you well.
May I suggest they do a Swahili class… especially if you are going to stay.
When I next go to Kenya, I will do a three day stop over in Addis.
All the best and feel free to view my experience in Kenya
How is the house going?
Thanks for the suggestions! The house has been progressing well. I’ll post an update at some point.
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary 💪🏿💙
@@BlairsNGhana Thank you! I know y’all are looking forward to being on the Continent full time 🥰
@princesslivingfree You're right about that!!! Hopefully, by the end of next year, 2025. We burnt out on the Vegas and the States, period lol. Keep doing your thing and keep informing people about Ethiopia and your journey 💪🏿💙
@@BlairsNGhana I heard that on the burnout! Thanks fam and you guys do the same on your journey. Stay strong 💪🏾
Thanks to God you all are doing fine🙏
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Good video. My family lives here and has been here for years. Love this city! I've got two young kids and it's a blessing to be here with them. Bless you. Maybe we all can connect some time.
Wow! That’s great! I would love to connect with you and your family.
@@princesslivingfree what's a good email for you?
I have my appreciations for Americans and Europeans living in Ethiopia , which can lead you to see what Job oprtunities could you creat collectively. Education and health are all ways there.
@@TedhomeWoldesemayat You have the right mindset!
I agree about the teachers part I've worked in the school system in the US and seen 1st hand that teachers should have to take a yearly exam to see if they know the curriculum because many teachers aren't doing their best.
YES! So true. Sounds like we need people like you to contribute to education in Ethiopia 🤔
I was in Ethiopia Nine years ago! The PM then was Meles Zenawi! Adiss Abeba was very safe during the day! I went to see my mother In -Gohatsion- it was peaceful ,I enjoyed my stay there! Food is always Amazing in Ethiopia! I miss my Ethiopian culture and people! I miss the Orthodox Churches! However I live in California,with my kids, for now and I will see what the future holds! May be I will visit Ethiopia! Than you for your info- I appreciate it !
So cool! Thanks for watching 🥰
Love this from Norway
Thank you
Thanks for the update Princess.. we miss you
I missed you guys too!
Hey, i live in ethiopia 🇪🇹im such a big fan.love you
Aw, thanks!!
@@princesslivingfree awww,can't believe u replied ❤️ 😍 💖 I wish I could meet you,it would mean the world
I watched video 2 weeks. i thought i commented.
So welcome back.
UPDATE
Yellow cards online now cost 500 USD💸
Immigration in Addis still 300 dollars for now, im thinking it would go 400 dollars.
Very helpful video
$500! Wow 😮
I predicted in 2013, when I made my first trip to Addis, that a lot of us would be relocating to various places in Africa. Back in 2013, 1 dollar was 27 birr, and just last year, it was 57 birr
I am an older black South African who is seriously considering mooring a small enterprise project in Ethiopia, whose basic function and aim is to cover the continent with time, given life and health.. As South Africans of all races, I believe we still have some way to go to embrace fully the continent as our common home as Africans... I know other African countries are in the same situation in varying degrees..
change doesnt come easy, the city has to change
Living in addis ababa is expensive than other city because that's the capital & to many people's lives there i came 2 years ago 1 enjera price was 10birrs now 30birrs the inflation is too much i have beautiful house in addis G+2 five bedrooms 2kitchens 4&1/2bath rooms office nice green area inside compound you can park 5 cars & more the area is very secure etc.if you want to rent or if you know some one you can contact me the place is nearby ST.Gabrel church or lafeto mole good luck Sis.🙏 there is American school near the area where my house just walking distances 15 minutes _20
Thank you for this priceless information which I believe is reliable. These days it is hard to get a reliable information as everything is politicized.
One question on the budget. Does the 40-50k budget include school fees for children and all other expenses excluding rent?
Thanks
@@menkirgirma236 You’re welcome! I’m glad it helped. No, this does not include school fees.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
As an Ethiopian American who went to Cathedral (Private School) then Black Lion (Public School) I learned nearly everything in Amharic 😂 I still made it to MSFT and currently advise the likes of NASA & DOD c levels on Data, AI & Business Applications.
Amharic might be an advantage for your kids. Time has told me 😂
@@meznehemia Wow! That’s amazing! How did you learn English?
@@princesslivingfree Fell in love and married my first real love in 1991. Shout out to my boo❤️
We lived together for 8 years which I think helped me learn English well.
She's African American from Chicago and we met in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We're no longer married to each other but still all love between us and we keep in touch 😘
I’m renting over there as well while my wife there has a bit longer for her pregnancy.i will be flying back out in October (greetings my sister and the chat)
Thanks for sharing your observation. It seems that everything happening in Ethiopia is not considering the needs of the people, and it's concerning where the country is heading. It feels like there hasn’t been much thoughtfulness behind the changes taking place.
@@sambiyazin4237 It seems that way, but maybe the pain people are feeling are only temporary and necessary for a brighter Ethiopia.
@@princesslivingfree I wish that’s the case, but I don’t think so. I am from Ethiopia and I don’t believe the government is doing everything in a thoughtful and Fairway. for people to enjoy parks and recreations, they need to first eat and fulfill other basic needs. People are struggling to survive, and everyone I talked to seem very hopeless and unhappy. I am extremely worried about my country, especially my family and friends.
Floating currency is the norm in most countries of the world. Its introduction in Ethiopia narrows the wide gap between the legal and parallel markets, thereby promoting honest trading and virtuous remittance, among other major benefits. For returnee diaspora the financial reforms have a lot more to offer in terms of legal exchange rates, the right to have foreign currency accounts in local banks, the controls to the amount of FC one can bring in or take out of the country, etc.. Regarding the corridor development, did you know that thousands of the slum dwellers in the affected areas are housed in condominium tenements? Unlike the gentrification driven by real estate developers in the States, the corridor developments are pro-poor with provisions for public amenities, greenery and jobs.
Yes, floating currency is the norm in most countries. Also, good point about the condominium tenements! I did hear about these, and I have seen them. I totally forgot to mention that so I’m glad you brought it up. Thanks for sharing!
However it has failed to eliminate the black market because businesses or whoever wants foreign currency can't access it through legal means. If they fully liberate the Forex as in almost everywhere in Africa there will be no black market since there is no need for it.
@@solomonderese9311 The floating currency has already narrowed the gap between the legal and the parallel markets. Those who want to do legitimate business or send remittance use more and more the banks and FX bureaus. In due course the parallel market weathers away. See for instance the remittance service Ethio Telecom launched today.
i dont know, if you are discret, but your Suspetion about the Teacher may be Right, mostly. even if there is lots of univ. Students which are joblessl, they luck verymuch in English generally in Foriegn Language. I dont know, how much the country have changed, but i would take serouse what you have seen. Even the level of education would take much longer untill ethiopia came back to its status of our country, before 40 years.
Godbless you
Amen 🙏🏾
welcome back. Birr is now devalued and I guess a Dollar is now 115Birr(ish) used to be 57B. Has something to do with IMF and WB policy. Ethiopia must meet the requirements to get a loan from those banks and devaluing is the first step. Also, the government is trying to fight back the parallel/ black market. So if you have hard currency, now is good time to spend. Overnight the birr in your bank account can become worthless. This austerity measure affects so many people but I heard the government will subsidize some critical products(gas, prescription drugs, food oil) and increase the minimum wage. How is your house project coming?
Yes, I heard about the subsidies. The house is coming along very well.
Interesting about the home school being illegal. Does that mean school is mandatory for all children? Glad you were able to get a discount on the International school for the boys. Addis cost of living is way moe affordable than I thought.
@@AfroMillennialMomma Yes, school is mandatory for all children. Addis cost of living is relatively affordable, the expensive things are rent, land, cars, and buying or building a house.
Best school for your child
My suggestion leading star college or Cambridge
Hello
You have to think about your own professional development after sometime, while taking care of your own children. Do you think you can train as a nurse for a better job opportunities and to help your own home financially. The standard of living in Eth. is not easy to handle as time goes by.
Very helpful thank you for sharing! You are the most thoughtful person.
You are so welcome!
You are amazing! Please keep up the great job.
By the your children are so beautiful!
@@mekuriawondimu1845 Thank you!!
The reality is majority of business didnt use the banking price to buy and sell merchandise 🤷🏾♂️why? Because was never aviable, so there will not big issues because the real market price was always the "alternative market"
That’s also what we’ve seen to be true since returning.
You're spot on about rushing to modernize my sister. Those with shallow knowledge about westernization thinks it's all good. But we Ethiopians need to be careful about adapting foreign culture and attitudes. BTW you can only buy electric vehicles now unless you choose to buy a second hand 😂.
@@phoenix0000 Oh yeah! Another update I forgot to mention! Thanks.
I love your channel. I agree with your thoughts on education in Ethiopia but the corridor development is poor centered and definitely not like you stated. Parks are not westernization for Ethiopians. We love green areas and flowers the government just created more of them and made them accessible to all people specially for the poor because it comes with no cost. And there are a lot of pedestrians in Ethiopia so they made wider and cleaner side walks and bike lane for bikers. it is also for safety so that people and bikers would not be on the same road as cars. I think more and more Ethiopians are happy about it now that they are seeing the final look and benefits.
Thanks for watching! I completely agree with your points about the green areas! They are beautiful and my family and I are enjoying them very much. Yes, the city clean up and sidewalks are necessary, and I’ve made that point in a previous video on this channel. My main concern is that most of these projects, and others, are funded by other nations, which unfortunately, gives them some level of influence in the nation. The same thing happened in the U.S., the Chinese government, and others, pretty much run and control our politicians these days. Their agendas are part of the reason we’re beginning to see the downfall of such a “well developed” nation like the USA. Time will tell what will happen in Ethiopia. However, I still 100% believe it’s the place to be for the future.
By the way,I was following you for a while and o guess your skin changes may be it’s my eyes but it’s true …you look typical Ethiopian as well….
even if they lern Amharic would be for your children defecult to understand as there Native Language. Thank you! thats the main Reason, why africans are now studing in there own language. But, anyway, it would be good, if they try too keep there relation to the Native School, if there would be some Activities, they can share, then i think, at the end of the day, if they lern the native language i think, it would not afect them much, they will be defenately stronger. i think within a year, they will be passing the language barrier and will be same level to thedre friends. it would be advisable. Loock, our language is not based on Fascism. That means, there is not hiden things, you can lern and go with it, there is not barrier.
Good point! We will keep helping them to learn Amharic.
Hello sister, my question is regarding the yellow card. How long after marriage to an Ethiopian can you apply for the yellow card?? Is there a waiting period or not?
Hello! I’m not 100% sure, but I’ve heard it’s 2 years.
@@werqzeleke2815 You’re kind of rude. We were already married for 9 years before we applied for the card so the waiting period did not apply to us.
10 thousands us dollars , for international school
Do you really need that fan in Ethiopia? I thought the climate in highlands of Ethiopia is so moderate ?
We’re actually out of town on vacation in the US where it’s summer time. You’re correct though, the weather in Ethiopia is typically very moderate.
but why are you permanent residenz in ethiopia? where you came from with who? i think i will go to your preveouse video and see your hsitroy. thants for shaeing
Hello! Welcome to the channel. My husband is Ethiopian.
OH ! An Eritrean putting himself as an Ethiopian ... & pouring out invective and venomous words
... Princess leave them aside and don't trouble yourself to give them a proper reply
And Finally Princess well come To your Home away from Home ........................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is the school if I may ask? The one that use Pearson curriculum
So sorry, for our children’s safety we would prefer not to disclose the exact school publicly.
@@princesslivingfree understood! No worries thank you for the information!
@@werqzeleke2815 Nope, just not wise to tell 1000s of strangers on the internet where my kids go to school.
@@werqzeleke2815 That is the question.
I don’t mind to share the school with you privately if you send an email to ethiolivingfree@gmail.com
Hi there, we went to Cambridge and sanferd trying to get info and tuition fee they just gave us pamphlet that is similar to their web page no one mentioned local rate instead, we should pay dollar exchange in bank rate, can you give a hint where is 20 to 35k birr tuition fee appreciate you.
Do you have permanent legal residency in Ethiopia? I don’t mind sharing a hint with you if you send an email (ethiolivingfree@gmail.com).
I carry USA passport but born and raised in Addis Ababa Ethiopia , i also have resdance card i wonder that what is needed to get benefits.@werqzeleke2815
@@werqzeleke2815thank you!
Actually, it’s not true that you have to be an Ethiopian citizen. We are not citizens of Ethiopia. If the school offers a lower rate for locals, all you need is to present your Ethiopian Origin ID card (yellow card).
@@princesslivingfree Thank you.
dr Tedros did just fine with amharic education
No wonder his brain is frozen on TRIBE.
Princess well come To your Home away from Home ........................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!!
Air conditioner at this brutal winter 🥺
We’re actually out of town on vacation in the US where it’s summer time. That’s why.
@@princesslivingfreeOh, I got it.
@12.30 kids picking amharic @16 the teacher does not speak english 16.56 kids learn math and scirnce in amharic @24 knoking out houses
I can’t wait until you get back! Send me your contact info!
Ok! Send me an email at ethiolivingfree@gmail.com and I’ll share my number with you 😊.
You sound like Ethiopian, without the language
@@henock2127 Oh wow, that’s interesting 🥰
It's full of gibberish that doesn't give any indication,
1. There are no numbers and no prices,
2. There is no information on a person's average income,
3. You don't introduce yourself clearly, who are you? What percentage of residents do you represent, whether it's in terms of income or living conditions,
4. You say Ethiopia,
Have you been to all of Ethiopia or just in Addis?
Oh, I hope she didn't know she needed a census, a polished CV, and a full economic report for you just to express her opinion on her own platform! I hope next time she’ll come up with pie charts, a PowerPoint, and a badge that says, 'Official'- if that's what it takes to make her point😉😏
@@bisratworash517
Sorry, the Tik Tok generation doesn't need information, just taking a picture in front of a building is enough 😂😂😂
Your criticism of city development is unfounded. Just because you are tired of the Western world do you expect locals to live in the Stone Age ? Okay we will halt progress for your sake. If you long for a traditional lifestyle, consider moving to the countryside. Additionally, city development is necessary and those who legally owned property were compensated accordingly. My advice to you is to only speak on topics you are knowledgeable about.
@@EternalLife-fu6nk Actually, your criticism of me is unfounded. If you have been watching my blogs, you would see that my family and I are very much enjoying the development (parks, museums, etc.) There are both pros and cons to it, however, and in this particular video, I was expressing the things I’ve witnessed firsthand. I have seen and heard of many legal businesses and land owners losing their property without compensation. Also, with high levels of foreign investment come foreign strings and control. Those are a few of my concerns, and I did not want to come across insensitive to those who have been negatively impacted. However, a lot good is also coming out of this development, and it is nice to see that Ethiopia is trying to rise out of poverty as a nation. P.S. I LOVE the rural areas more than the cities, and I have lived there. At this time though, the city works better for our family.
Have a pleasant visit/stay, but remember that those who have been displaced are not authorized to settle there. Avoid getting involved with individuals who are promoting their political beliefs. Are you on a secret mission?
@@EternalLife-fu6nk Yes, I have heard that some of the homes were built on land that was not legally obtained. Secret mission? No, not at all. My husband is Ethiopian born and raised. We moved back to Ethiopia from the U.S. with our children.
@@princesslivingfree well your husband being Ethiopian does exempt you from becoming agent . Anyway enjoy just correcting your wrong assumptions.
@@EternalLife-fu6nk leave the lady alone , dont come on her platform trying to bully her , its her lived experience and what she see's first hand , also it her opinion so watch yourself buddy we wont't allow disrespect to this young Black American woman who happens to be married to a Ethiopian Man with kids who are technical American. she was being nice I don't have too I'll show the side of the country you don't want out there so you better relax , you understand me.
I hope u are talking about another addis ababa
@@yabikami1165 ”What do you mean?
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