- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Iraq
- Gondar
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gondar, Ethiopia compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Gondar (Ethiopia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Birr (4,353 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 Birr (6,529 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 Birr (871 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 20 Birr (871 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Birr (871 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 160 Birr (6,965 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Birr (1,741 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Birr (2,612 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Birr (871 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Birr (6,529 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 100 Birr (4,353 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Birr (1,088 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Gondar (Ethiopia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Gondar (Ethiopia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Gondar (Ethiopia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 557 Dinar | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 90,000 Dinar | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Gondar (Ethiopia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Gondar (Ethiopia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL |

These prices were last updated on March 31, 2018.
Exchange rate:
43.529
IQD
/
ETB
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Cost of living in Gondar (Ethiopia) is about the same as in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
6,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 6,000 Dinar
(138 Birr)
in Gondar.
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