Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 8% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 604 Birr (6,403 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 334 Birr (3,537 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 391 Birr (4,142 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 108 Birr (1,143 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 156 Birr (1,658 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 Birr (573 Franc) | 806 Franc | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318 Birr (3,371 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 255 Birr (2,701 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 Birr (1,185 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 138 Birr (1,463 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 145% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 177 Birr (1,882 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 63 Birr (667 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Birr (866 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 207% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 22% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 81,729 Birr (866,558 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 59,726 Birr (633,260 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,625 Birr (59,645 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,020 Birr (562,159 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,637 Birr (303,627 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,432 Birr (46,994 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 945 Birr (10,021 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 42,062 Birr (445,974 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | + 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,184 Birr (129,188 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 259 Birr (2,741 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 515 Birr (5,455 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 33% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 38% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,708 Birr (28,714 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,723 Birr (18,273 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,925 Birr (52,218 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,493 Birr (26,434 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 17% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,782,070 Birr (18,894,928 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 75 Birr (792 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,255 Birr (13,307 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 48% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 291 Birr (3,083 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | - 44% | |
Personal Care | + 160% | |||
Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 160% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 928 Birr (9,835 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 201% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,831 Birr (30,017 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 482% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,534 Birr (26,872 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 Birr (693 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 456 Birr (4,838 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | + 79% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 598 Birr (6,339 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 185% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 326 Birr (3,452 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 357% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 141 Birr (1,499 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 558 Birr (5,918 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 9% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 26% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,940 Birr (31,171 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 295 Birr (3,130 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,500 Birr (58,320 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 265% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,673 Birr (28,339 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 366 Birr (3,885 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 121 Birr (1,281 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 Birr (764 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,628 Birr (314,143 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Birr (137 Franc) | 93 Franc | + 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,864 Birr (51,577 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,923 Birr (20,392 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 2251% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 303 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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