- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Lublin, Poland compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Lublin (Poland) is 3% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł (251 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 zł (134 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (60 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.66 zł (21 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 zł (58 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54 zł (44 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (88 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.45 zł (20 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.01 zł (16 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.62 zł (21 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (246 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 33% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.09 zł (41 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.33 zł (19 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 19% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Lublin (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,324 zł (18,666 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,614 zł (12,963 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 388 zł (3,117 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,611 zł (12,935 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,034 zł (8,305 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 269 zł (2,160 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 25% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 44 zł (352 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 86% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,973 zł (15,840 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł (3,335 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 zł (227 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 139% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 zł (107 Birr) | 179 Birr | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Lublin (Poland) is 15% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 238 zł (1,914 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 173% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 146 zł (1,171 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 240 zł (1,927 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296 zł (2,379 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 17% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Lublin (Poland) is 7% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 64,399 zł (517,141 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.25 zł (42 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 109% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 69 zł (551 Birr) | 645 Birr | - 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 zł (199 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 30% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Lublin (Poland) is 19% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 zł (128 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 zł (214 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 167% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (803 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12 zł (94 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (88 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (97 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.16 zł (33 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6 zł (51 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 zł (163 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 49% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Lublin (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 zł (485 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41 zł (333 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 zł (806 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 144 zł (1,157 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (121 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (94 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 195% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.95 zł (48 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 58% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39 zł (3.11 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (989 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 33% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł (115 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 19% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lublin (Poland) is 29% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
102,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 72,077 Birr
(8,976 zł)
in Lublin.
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