- Cost of Living
- India
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- Dehra Dun
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dehra Dun, India compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Dehra Dun (India) is 39% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨238 (99 Birr) | 161 Birr | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨178 (74 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨99 (41 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (16 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨67 (28 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (17 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨273 (113 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨87 (36 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (8 Birr) | 15 Birr | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨81 (34 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨802 (332 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 80% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨67 (28 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (9 Birr) | 16 Birr | - 42% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Dehra Dun (India) is 69% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,197 (5,463 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,333 (4,691 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,366 (3,877 Birr) | 2,519 Birr | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,250 (5,485 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨12,500 (5,174 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,250 (517 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 82% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨783 (324 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 87% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨29,059 (12,029 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,939 (3,286 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 95 Birr | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 179 Birr | - | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Dehra Dun (India) is 5% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,721 (1,126 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,201 (1,325 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,955 (1,637 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,997 (827 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Dehra Dun (India) is 35% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,240,000 (513,293 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 (28 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨525 (218 Birr) | 645 Birr | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨321 (133 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Dehra Dun (India) is 15% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (41 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 80 Birr | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 522 Birr | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 90 Birr | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨250 (103 Birr) | 100 Birr | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨150 (62 Birr) | 94 Birr | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨60 (25 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨60 (25 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (41 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Dehra Dun (India) is 61% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨705 (292 Birr) | 313 Birr | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨429 (177 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨566 (234 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,134 (470 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 120 Birr | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨200 (83 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 160% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨250 (103 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 242% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.84 (0.76 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 98% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,701 (704 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 52% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (83 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 14% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dehra Dun (India) is 51% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
113,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 55,564 Birr
(₨134,230)
in Dehra Dun.
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