Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 57% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 Birr (kr30) | kr136 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 237 Birr (kr37) | kr67 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Birr (kr43) | kr29 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32 Birr (kr4.99) | kr8 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 63 Birr (kr10) | kr26 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (kr3.49) | kr22 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 Birr (kr21) | kr63 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 124 Birr (kr19) | kr18 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Birr (kr3.01) | kr10 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 27 Birr (kr4.27) | kr11 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 266 Birr (kr41) | kr79 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 42 Birr (kr7) | kr19 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Birr (kr2.43) | kr11 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,921 Birr (kr5,281) | kr8,536 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,659 Birr (kr3,061) | kr5,788 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,947 Birr (kr770) | kr1,220 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,985 Birr (kr3,579) | kr5,337 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,341 Birr (kr2,233) | kr3,926 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,149 Birr (kr335) | kr1,589 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 940 Birr (kr146) | kr188 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | 13,107 Birr (kr2,041) | kr3,570 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,357 Birr (kr834) | kr710 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Birr (kr31) | kr57 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 141 Birr (kr22) | kr154 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 53% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 822 Birr (kr128) | kr786 | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,351 Birr (kr210) | kr244 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,252 Birr (kr351) | kr727 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,863 Birr (kr290) | kr1,206 | - 76% | |
Transportation | - 71% | |||
Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 71% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,034,540 Birr (kr161,071) | kr301,099 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (kr2.89) | kr10 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 382 Birr (kr59) | kr386 | - 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 224 Birr (kr35) | kr255 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 41% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 81 Birr (kr13) | kr58 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 155 Birr (kr24) | kr73 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 596 Birr (kr93) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 85 Birr (kr13) | kr58 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 141 Birr (kr22) | kr28 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 138 Birr (kr22) | kr29 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Birr (kr10) | kr13 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 66 Birr (kr10) | kr16 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 132 Birr (kr21) | kr176 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 650 Birr (kr101) | kr344 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 140 Birr (kr22) | kr191 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,389 Birr (kr216) | kr475 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,130 Birr (kr176) | kr616 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 Birr (kr19) | kr77 | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (kr4.97) | kr41 | - 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Birr (kr5.53) | kr33 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,506 Birr (kr1,947) | kr3,258 | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Birr (kr1.96) | kr0.93 | + 110% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,459 Birr (kr227) | kr230 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 112 Birr (kr17) | kr42 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr26,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr11,427 (73,396 Birr) in Addis Ababa.
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