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Cost of living in Galway, Ireland compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | + 91% | |||
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Food in Galway (Ireland) is 91% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (451 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 181% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (260 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.63 (154 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (45 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 95% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.28 (76 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (71 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 170% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.75 (125 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (61 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 (73 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 402% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.44 (82 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 363% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (334 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 81% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.06 (69 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (35 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 126% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Galway (Ireland) is 8% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,175 (39,248 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €828 (27,641 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (4,231 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €719 (24,008 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €540 (18,038 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 (2,116 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 27% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (778 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 70% | |
40” flat screen TV | €448 (14,964 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (3,267 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (242 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 155% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (345 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 93% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Galway (Ireland) is 40% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €67 (2,254 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 221% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €43 (1,447 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (3,050 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (2,003 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 100% | |||
Transportation in Galway (Ireland) is 100% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,745 (692,944 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (46 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 127% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (2,255 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 250% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (487 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 70% | |
Personal Care | + 110% | |||
Personal Care in Galway (Ireland) is 110% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.04 (168 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 99% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (479 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 498% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (1,635 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 214% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.26 (142 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (105 Birr) | 100 Birr | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.58 (153 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (71 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.22 (74 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (426 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 287% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Galway (Ireland) is 3% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (1,373 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 338% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (588 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 248% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (1,646 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (1,899 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 94% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (294 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 145% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (79 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 149% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (150 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 396% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €492 (16,421 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (4.68 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (1,670 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | + 13% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €10 (334 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 246% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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