Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia vs Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Birr (kr48) | kr131 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 213 Birr (kr45) | kr67 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 174 Birr (kr37) | kr31 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37 Birr (kr8) | kr7 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 60 Birr (kr13) | kr30 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Birr (kr5.29) | kr19 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Birr (kr28) | kr68 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 119 Birr (kr25) | kr18 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 Birr (kr3.22) | kr10 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 Birr (kr5.35) | kr12 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 231 Birr (kr49) | kr78 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 39 Birr (kr8) | kr19 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Birr (kr2.69) | kr10 | - 72% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,921 Birr (kr6,304) | kr8,455 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,826 Birr (kr3,755) | kr5,757 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,330 Birr (kr1,334) | kr1,141 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,179 Birr (kr3,619) | kr4,956 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,230 Birr (kr2,366) | kr3,745 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,743 Birr (kr578) | kr1,512 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,433 Birr (kr934) | kr193 | + 383% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,896 Birr (kr3,770) | kr3,644 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,620 Birr (kr973) | kr684 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 171 Birr (kr36) | kr54 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 133 Birr (kr28) | kr169 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 29% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 888 Birr (kr187) | kr778 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,391 Birr (kr293) | kr230 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,457 Birr (kr518) | kr745 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,755 Birr (kr370) | kr1,287 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 50% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,117,250 Birr (kr235,384) | kr304,676 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (kr4.14) | kr10 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Birr (kr92) | kr386 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 241 Birr (kr51) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 29% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 128 Birr (kr27) | kr50 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 182 Birr (kr38) | kr73 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 570 Birr (kr120) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 85 Birr (kr18) | kr58 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 Birr (kr25) | kr28 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 115 Birr (kr24) | kr29 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 54 Birr (kr11) | kr13 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Birr (kr10) | kr16 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 131 Birr (kr28) | kr171 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 51% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 661 Birr (kr139) | kr337 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 178 Birr (kr37) | kr187 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (kr307) | kr475 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,035 Birr (kr218) | kr606 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 121 Birr (kr25) | kr73 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Birr (kr8) | kr42 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 Birr (kr6) | kr33 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,506 Birr (kr2,635) | kr3,125 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.52 Birr (kr0.32) | kr0.91 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,466 Birr (kr309) | kr255 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 107 Birr (kr23) | kr42 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 545 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.21068
DKK
/
ETB
Do you live in Aalborg? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 67% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Santiago is 52% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Madrid is 103% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in London is 12% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Barcelona is 109% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Da Nang is 64% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 77% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Albacete is 107% more expensive than in Tucumán
- Cost of living in Ottawa is 11% cheaper than in Toronto
- Cost of living in Paris is 18% cheaper than in London
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pune (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lausanne (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oxford (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nairobi (Kenya)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Luxembourg
- Cost of Living, Prices in Basel (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in İzmir (Turkey)
Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 35% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr24,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr15,684 (74,442 Birr) in Addis Ababa.
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Port of Spain costs 30 TT$ (39 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Toronto costs C$11 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota costs $12 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 us gal of gasoline in Winnipeg costs C$0.26 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Arequipa costs S/. 10 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Portland, Oregon costs $2,236 (about 2 hours ago)