Hello Natalie,
I am from Texas, visited Ethiopia many times but have not lived there. My reason for posting the questions on this Blog is to gather information to help me better decide if I want to live in Ethiopia.
I can give some general information and maybe answer specific questions, if I knew what they were.
Addis is not cheap, if you plan to maintain average U.S. standards. You will find little value for the money with most goods or services purchased. After you live there and find your own niche, I am sure you will learn the system and be more satisfied than if you were only a tourist visiting 3-4 weeks at a time.Â
Good luck
Joseph