- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Ethiopia
- Galway
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Galway, Ireland compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Galway (Ireland) is 53% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (364 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (212 Birr) | 148 Birr | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.63 (125 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (32 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.28 (62 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (57 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.75 (101 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (49 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 (59 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.44 (66 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 305% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (270 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.21 (60 Birr) | 44 Birr | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (29 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Galway (Ireland) is 20% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,175 (31,700 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €828 (22,325 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (3,417 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €719 (19,391 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €540 (14,569 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 (1,709 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (629 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €477 (12,859 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (3,219 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (248 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (276 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Galway (Ireland) is 16% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €67 (1,821 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €43 (1,169 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (2,162 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (1,618 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Galway (Ireland) is 66% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,745 (559,680 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (37 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (1,821 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 223% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (391 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 244% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Galway (Ireland) is 99% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (183 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (384 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 599% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (1,349 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 323% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.14 (139 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (83 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.64 (125 Birr) | 83 Birr | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (53 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (62 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (330 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 373% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Galway (Ireland) is 101% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (1,062 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (475 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (1,329 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 708% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (1,534 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (217 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (64 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 190% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (121 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 503% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €145 (3,913 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (3.78 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 345% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (1,349 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €10 (270 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 437% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 622 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Galway (Ireland) is 51% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 87,753 Birr
(€3,253)
in Galway
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
58,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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