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Cost of living in Corfu, Greece compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Corfu (Greece) is 44% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (344 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 114% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.70 (156 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (100 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (43 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 86% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.65 (88 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.00 (33 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.90 (196 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 (40 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.78 (126 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 760% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (40 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 127% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (266 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 44% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.33 (44 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.60 (20 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 27% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Corfu (Greece) is 38% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €853 (28,352 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €438 (14,544 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €98 (3,241 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €383 (12,743 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €313 (10,389 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €53 (1,773 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 39% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (690 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 73% | |
40” flat screen TV | €350 (11,635 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (3,878 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (258 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 171% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €4.30 (143 Birr) | 179 Birr | - 20% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Corfu (Greece) is 5% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (2,400 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 242% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (896 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (2,245 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (1,995 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 2% | |
Transportation | + 86% | |||
Transportation in Corfu (Greece) is 86% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,333 (709,200 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (51 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 150% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (1,884 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 192% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (492 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 72% | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Corfu (Greece) is 61% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.61 (187 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 121% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (216 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 169% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (1,333 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 156% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.97 (99 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.63 (121 Birr) | 100 Birr | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.84 (61 Birr) | 94 Birr | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (46 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.46 (49 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (357 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 225% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Corfu (Greece) is 32% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (740 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 136% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (499 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 196% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (1,703 Birr) | 3,292 Birr | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (1,521 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (259 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 117% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.18 (106 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 231% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.83 (127 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 321% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 36 Birr | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (1,330 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 10% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (133 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 38% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Corfu (Greece) is 18% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 143,582 Birr
(€4,319)
in Corfu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
122,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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