- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Ethiopia
- Katsuta
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Katsuta, Japan compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Katsuta (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥700 (178 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥665 (169 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 170 Birr | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥159 (40 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 73% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥307 (78 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 26 Birr | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 133 Birr | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 88 Birr | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 15 Birr | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 18 Birr | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 184 Birr | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥172 (44 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥160 (41 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 159% | |
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 | - | 37,409 Birr | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 18,922 Birr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 2,519 Birr | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥70,000 (17,767 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥45,000 (11,422 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥23,000 (5,838 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | + 102% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 2,586 Birr | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 16,198 Birr | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,197 Birr | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 95 Birr | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,100 (279 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 56% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Katsuta (Japan) is 10% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥3,000 (761 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 1,170 Birr | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥5,000 (1,269 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥4,500 (1,142 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 44% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Katsuta (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 754,439 Birr | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥126 (32 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 645 Birr | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Katsuta (Japan) is 36% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,600 (406 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 381% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,100 (279 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 248% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥1,175 (298 Birr) | 522 Birr | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 90 Birr | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 100 Birr | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 94 Birr | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥99 (25 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 51 Birr | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,415 (613 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 458% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Katsuta (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,000 (508 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (914 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 442% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,980 Birr | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥3,200 (812 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 120 Birr | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 32 Birr | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥909 (231 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 662% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 36 Birr | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,390 (1,876 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | + 27% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 97 Birr | - | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Katsuta (Japan) is 16% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 130,375 Birr
(¥513,664)
in Katsuta
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
112,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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