- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Ethiopia
- Galway
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Galway, Ireland compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Galway (Ireland) is 59% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (377 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (229 Birr) | 137 Birr | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.63 (129 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (33 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.28 (64 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (59 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.75 (105 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (51 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 (61 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 334% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.44 (68 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 272% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (279 Birr) | 246 Birr | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.25 (63 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (30 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Galway (Ireland) is 6% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,175 (32,783 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €828 (23,088 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (3,534 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 460% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €719 (20,054 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €540 (15,066 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 (1,767 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (650 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €454 (12,675 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (2,825 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (249 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 207% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (274 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 225% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Galway (Ireland) is 4% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €67 (1,883 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €43 (1,209 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (2,217 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (1,673 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Galway (Ireland) is 57% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,745 (578,802 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (38 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (1,883 Birr) | 718 Birr | + 162% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (400 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 232% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Galway (Ireland) is 111% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (170 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (397 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 626% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (1,395 Birr) | 385 Birr | + 262% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.35 (121 Birr) | 93 Birr | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.92 (81 Birr) | 77 Birr | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.20 (117 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.13 (59 Birr) | 36 Birr | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (59 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (345 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 395% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Galway (Ireland) is 117% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (1,151 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 292% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (491 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (1,375 Birr) | 220 Birr | + 526% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (1,586 Birr) | 907 Birr | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (225 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (66 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 181% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (126 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 470% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €432 (12,064 Birr) | 11,489 Birr | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (3.91 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | + 354% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (1,395 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €10 (279 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 307% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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