- 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% | |||
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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$ 257 (371 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 130% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 107 (154 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (91 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (23 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (40 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (28 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 66 (96 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 32 (46 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 15 (22 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 16 (23 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 175 (253 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 37% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (36 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 9 (14 Birr) | 16 Birr | - 14% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Los Cabos (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,169 (10,352 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,868 (5,584 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,868 (4,141 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 4,452 (6,429 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 2,368 (3,419 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 2,085 (3,010 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | + 4% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 374 (540 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 79% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 6,669 (9,630 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,066 (2,983 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 194 (279 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 194% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 178 (257 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 44% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Los Cabos (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 450 (650 Birr) | 701 Birr | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 650 (939 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,000 (1,444 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 900 (1,299 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Los Cabos (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 175,000 (252,677 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (20 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 450 (650 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 322 (465 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 62% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Los Cabos (Mexico) is 17% 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 (722 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 801% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 400 (578 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 85 (123 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 33 (47 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 94 Birr | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 (30 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 51 Birr | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 110 Birr | - | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Los Cabos (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 450 (650 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 102 (147 Birr) | 169 Birr | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 500 (722 Birr) | 3,292 Birr | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 500 (722 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 60 (87 Birr) | 120 Birr | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 57 (82 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 156% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 36 (52 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 71% | |
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 | Mex$ 500 (722 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 51% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (73 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Los Cabos (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
122,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 87,308 Birr
(Mex$ 60,468)
in Los Cabos.
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