- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Ethiopia
- Los Cabos
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Los Cabos, Mexico compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Los Cabos (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 215 (288 Birr) | 144 Birr | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 99 (133 Birr) | 124 Birr | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (94 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 24 (32 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (46 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (26 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 66 (89 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (43 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 15 (20 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (34 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 192 (256 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (33 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 9 (13 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Los Cabos (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 15,174 (20,275 Birr) | 36,498 Birr | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,500 (10,021 Birr) | 19,533 Birr | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,678 (3,579 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 13,500 (18,038 Birr) | 16,056 Birr | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,750 (7,683 Birr) | 9,846 Birr | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 2,017 (2,696 Birr) | 2,886 Birr | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 400 (534 Birr) | 2,575 Birr | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,722 (10,317 Birr) | 18,309 Birr | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,066 (2,761 Birr) | 4,301 Birr | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 194 (259 Birr) | 98 Birr | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 178 (238 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 79% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Los Cabos (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 450 (601 Birr) | 701 Birr | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 525 (701 Birr) | 1,104 Birr | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,000 (1,336 Birr) | 2,190 Birr | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 900 (1,203 Birr) | 2,080 Birr | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Los Cabos (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 231,633 (309,496 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (20 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 347 (464 Birr) | 620 Birr | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 380 (508 Birr) | 279 Birr | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Cabos (Mexico) is 3% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 84 Birr | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 500 (668 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 299% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 400 (534 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 85 (114 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 33 (43 Birr) | 109 Birr | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 96 Birr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 (28 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 48 Birr | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 117 Birr | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Cabos (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 475 (635 Birr) | 360 Birr | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 97 (130 Birr) | 174 Birr | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 500 (668 Birr) | 1,312 Birr | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,009 (1,348 Birr) | 897 Birr | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 60 (80 Birr) | 120 Birr | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 (75 Birr) | 35 Birr | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 36 (48 Birr) | 29 Birr | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,091 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 5.30 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 808 (1,079 Birr) | 1,482 Birr | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 53 (70 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 703 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Los Cabos (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
108,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 85,853 Birr
(Mex$ 64,254)
in Los Cabos.
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