- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Ethiopia
- Lipetsk
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lipetsk, Russia compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Lipetsk (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 515 (224 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 183 (80 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 83 (36 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 45 (19 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 45 (20 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 127 (56 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 112% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 142 (62 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 51 (22 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (15 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 38 (17 Birr) | 18 Birr | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 567 (247 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 34% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 60 (26 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 (15 Birr) | 16 Birr | - 3% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Lipetsk (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 34,540 (15,053 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 17,500 (7,627 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,167 (2,688 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 15,000 (6,537 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 12,000 (5,230 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 5,000 (2,179 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 25% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 367 (160 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 94% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 17,333 (7,554 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,167 (2,688 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 305 (133 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 179 Birr | - | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Lipetsk (Russia) is 3% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,500 (1,961 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 180% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,250 (981 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (1,307 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,500 (1,525 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Lipetsk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 560,000 (244,057 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 26 (11 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 741 (323 Birr) | 645 Birr | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Lipetsk (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 234 (102 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 80 Birr | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,500 (654 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 60 (26 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 60 (26 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 105 (46 Birr) | 94 Birr | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 50 (22 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 55 (24 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 185 (81 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Lipetsk (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 950 (414 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 506 (221 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 750 (327 Birr) | 3,292 Birr | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,750 (1,198 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 340 (148 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 67 (29 Birr) | 32 Birr | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 60 (26 Birr) | 30 Birr | - 14% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (1.31 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,500 (1,090 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 26% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 325 (142 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 47% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lipetsk (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
106,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 54,011 Birr
(руб 123,930)
in Lipetsk.
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