Cost of living in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Aberdeen | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (1,069 Birr) | 604 Birr | + 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.77 (411 Birr) | 334 Birr | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.54 (181 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.13 (80 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.28 (163 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.79 (128 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 136% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.69 (191 Birr) | 318 Birr | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.84 (131 Birr) | 255 Birr | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (61 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.60 (114 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (502 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 183% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.61 (115 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 83% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.12 (80 Birr) | 82 Birr | - 2% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Aberdeen | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,144 (81,525 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £904 (64,411 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £297 (21,140 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | + 276% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £569 (40,524 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £453 (32,260 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £125 (8,899 Birr) | 4,432 Birr | + 101% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (1,797 Birr) | 945 Birr | + 90% | |
40” flat screen tv | £386 (27,480 Birr) | 42,062 Birr | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £110 (7,817 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (476 Birr) | 259 Birr | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (881 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 71% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £51 (3,618 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £26 (1,863 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £62 (4,434 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (5,239 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 110% | |
Transportation | + 172% | |||
Transportation in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 172% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,333 (1,734,477 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.62 (116 Birr) | 75 Birr | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £89 (6,338 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | + 405% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (886 Birr) | 298 Birr | + 198% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 59% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.03 (216 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.55 (324 Birr) | 2,831 Birr | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £62 (4,403 Birr) | 2,534 Birr | + 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.75 (196 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 200% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.32 (94 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 79% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.71 (265 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.73 (123 Birr) | 326 Birr | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.61 (115 Birr) | 141 Birr | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (927 Birr) | 558 Birr | + 66% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 22% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Aberdeen | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (2,208 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £15 (1,069 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 262% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £62 (4,451 Birr) | 5,500 Birr | - 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (3,564 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (570 Birr) | 366 Birr | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.86 (204 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.20 (228 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 216% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £389 (27,721 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (6 Birr) | 13 Birr | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (2,311 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (807 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 58% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 292 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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