- Cost of Living
- India
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- Belgaum
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgaum, India compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Belgaum (India) is 50% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨619 (253 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨668 (273 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 98% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨234 (96 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨41 (17 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨48 (20 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨574 (235 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 796% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨131 (54 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨179 (73 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (15 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨90 (37 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 109% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨699 (286 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 55% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨74 (30 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨51 (21 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 34% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Belgaum (India) is 31% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,195 (5,809 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨200,000 (81,853 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 333% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,000 (819 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨22,022 (9,013 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨113,858 (46,598 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 341% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 2,887 Birr | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨11,629 (4,759 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | + 84% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨106,218 (43,471 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | + 168% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,370 (3,425 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨345 (141 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨300 (123 Birr) | 179 Birr | - 31% | |
Clothes | - 70% | |||
Clothes in Belgaum (India) is 70% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,684 (689 Birr) | 701 Birr | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨697 (285 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,200 (491 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,200 (491 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 76% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Belgaum (India) is 53% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,390,900 (1,797,031 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | + 138% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (33 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨673 (275 Birr) | 645 Birr | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨667 (273 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 5% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Belgaum (India) is 37% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨75 (31 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (102 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 28% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,452 (594 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨500 (205 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 126% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨375 (153 Birr) | 100 Birr | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (123 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨250 (102 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 145% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨45 (18 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 110 Birr | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Belgaum (India) is 2% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨500 (205 Birr) | 313 Birr | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨234 (96 Birr) | 169 Birr | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,292 Birr | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (205 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨992 (406 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 239% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨239 (98 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 207% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨199 (81 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 169% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨76,282 (31,219 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | + 158% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 36 Birr | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,200 (491 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 67% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨129 (53 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 45% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Belgaum (India) is 30% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 140,855 Birr
(₨344,167)
in Belgaum
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
108,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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