- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Ethiopia
- Katsuta
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Katsuta, Japan compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Katsuta (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥700 (145 Birr) | 177 Birr | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥665 (138 Birr) | 137 Birr | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 144 Birr | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥159 (33 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥307 (64 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 27 Birr | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 112 Birr | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 104 Birr | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 14 Birr | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 18 Birr | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 246 Birr | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥172 (36 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥160 (33 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Katsuta (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 30,332 Birr | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 19,965 Birr | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 631 Birr | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥70,000 (14,512 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥45,000 (9,329 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥23,000 (4,768 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 325% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 1,935 Birr | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 17,726 Birr | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 5,603 Birr | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 81 Birr | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,100 (228 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 171% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Katsuta (Japan) is 17% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥3,000 (622 Birr) | 775 Birr | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 1,352 Birr | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥5,000 (1,037 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥4,500 (933 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Katsuta (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 914,614 Birr | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥126 (26 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 718 Birr | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 120 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Katsuta (Japan) is 43% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,600 (332 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,100 (228 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 317% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥1,175 (244 Birr) | 385 Birr | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 93 Birr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 77 Birr | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 110 Birr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥99 (21 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 43 Birr | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,415 (501 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 618% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Katsuta (Japan) is 32% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,000 (415 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (746 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 458% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 220 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥3,200 (663 Birr) | 907 Birr | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 99 Birr | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 24 Birr | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥909 (188 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 755% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 11,489 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.86 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,390 (1,532 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 69 Birr | - | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 442 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Katsuta (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 110,291 Birr
(¥531,982)
in Katsuta
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
98,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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