- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Ethiopia
- Galway
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Galway, Ireland compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Galway (Ireland) is 96% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (428 Birr) | 144 Birr | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (247 Birr) | 124 Birr | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.63 (147 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (43 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.28 (72 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (67 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.75 (119 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (58 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 (70 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 437% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.44 (77 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 310% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (317 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.06 (65 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (34 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 137% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Galway (Ireland) is 10% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,175 (37,243 Birr) | 36,498 Birr | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €828 (26,228 Birr) | 19,533 Birr | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (4,015 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €719 (22,782 Birr) | 16,056 Birr | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €540 (17,116 Birr) | 9,846 Birr | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 (2,007 Birr) | 2,886 Birr | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (739 Birr) | 2,575 Birr | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €448 (14,199 Birr) | 18,309 Birr | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (3,100 Birr) | 4,301 Birr | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (229 Birr) | 98 Birr | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (327 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Galway (Ireland) is 38% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €67 (2,139 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €43 (1,373 Birr) | 1,104 Birr | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (2,826 Birr) | 2,190 Birr | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (1,901 Birr) | 2,080 Birr | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Galway (Ireland) is 96% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,745 (657,534 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (43 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (2,139 Birr) | 620 Birr | + 245% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (462 Birr) | 279 Birr | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Galway (Ireland) is 79% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.04 (160 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (454 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (1,552 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.26 (135 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (100 Birr) | 109 Birr | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.58 (145 Birr) | 96 Birr | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (67 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.22 (70 Birr) | 48 Birr | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (401 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Galway (Ireland) is 74% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (1,303 Birr) | 360 Birr | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (558 Birr) | 174 Birr | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (1,562 Birr) | 1,312 Birr | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (1,802 Birr) | 897 Birr | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (279 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (75 Birr) | 35 Birr | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (143 Birr) | 29 Birr | + 397% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €492 (15,582 Birr) | 12,091 Birr | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (4.44 Birr) | 5.30 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (1,585 Birr) | 1,482 Birr | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €10 (317 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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