- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Moldova
- Addis Ababa
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 11% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 11% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 78 Birr (52 Leu) | 63 Leu | 18% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Birr (48 Leu) | 55 Leu | 13% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 62 Birr (41 Leu) | 36 Leu | 16% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Birr (9.93 Leu) | 11.33 Leu | 12% |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Birr (18.76 Leu) | 17 Leu | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16.75 Birr (11.09 Leu) | 16.43 Leu | 33% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Birr (41 Leu) | 48 Leu | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Birr (47 Leu) | 9.71 Leu | 388% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 22 Birr (14.23 Leu) | 13.14 Leu | 8% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 16.11 Birr (10.67 Leu) | 13 Leu | 18% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 230 Birr (152 Leu) | 51 Leu | 200% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 Birr (13.46 Leu) | 16.71 Leu | 19% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13.17 Birr (8.72 Leu) | 4.33 Leu | 101% |
| Housing | 169% | ||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 169% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 12,000 Birr (7,944 Leu) | 5,614 Leu | 41% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 Birr (496 Leu) | 1,557 Leu | 68% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 2,600 Birr (1,721 Leu) | 162 Leu | 965% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 32,143 Birr (21,278 Leu) | 10,375 Leu | 105% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 3,000 Birr (1,986 Leu) | 1,338 Leu | 48% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 Birr (38 Leu) | 183 Leu | 80% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 Birr (993 Leu) | 66 Leu | 1399% |
| Clothes | 11% | ||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 11% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 950 Birr (629 Leu) | 1,125 Leu | 44% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,213 Birr (803 Leu) | 633 Leu | 27% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 1,054 Birr (698 Leu) | 1,257 Leu | 44% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 717 Birr (474 Leu) | 1,258 Leu | 62% |
| Transportation | 75% | ||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 75% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 771,120 Birr (510,478 Leu) | 252,803 Leu | 102% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18.83 Birr (12.47 Leu) | 16.70 Leu | 25% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 500 Birr (331 Leu) | 138 Leu | 140% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 154 Birr (102 Leu) | 46 Leu | 121% |
| Personal Care | 50% | ||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 50% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 82 Birr (54 Leu) | 222 Leu | 76% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 112 Birr (74 Leu) | 52 Leu | 44% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 52 Birr (35 Leu) | 35 Leu | 0% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 60 Birr (40 Leu) | 47 Leu | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 Birr (16.11 Leu) | 16.83 Leu | 4% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18.40 Birr (12.18 Leu) | 22 Leu | 45% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Birr (43 Leu) | 45 Leu | 4% |
| Entertainment | 29% | ||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 29% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 222 Birr (147 Leu) | 142 Leu | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 Birr (51 Leu) | 136 Leu | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 Birr (99 Leu) | 135 Leu | 26% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 535 Birr (354 Leu) | 517 Leu | 31% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Birr (46 Leu) | 53 Leu | 13% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 13.67 Birr (9.05 Leu) | 23 Leu | 61% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 14.29 Birr (9.46 Leu) | 22 Leu | 57% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 6,000 Birr (3,972 Leu) | 4,060 Leu | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.65 Birr (0.43 Leu) | 1.39 Leu | 69% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 475 Birr (314 Leu) | 733 Leu | 57% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 31 Birr (21 Leu) | 21 Leu | 1% |
| TOTAL | 46% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,019 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 46% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova)
For example, you would need at least 22,868 Leu
(34,543 Birr)
in Addis Ababa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
15,625 Leu
in Chişinău.