- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Ethiopia
- Lulea
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lulea, Sweden compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lulea (Sweden) is 57% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 104 kr (291 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (210 Birr) | 148 Birr | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51 kr (143 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (31 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (87 Birr) | 62 Birr | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 kr (75 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64 kr (180 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 kr (59 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (35 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (46 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 123 kr (345 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 kr (65 Birr) | 44 Birr | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (40 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Lulea (Sweden) is 20% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,143 kr (25,735 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,173 kr (20,189 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 kr (5,629 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 789% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,751 kr (13,374 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,967 kr (11,166 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 411 kr (1,158 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 193 kr (544 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,220 kr (17,509 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,047 kr (2,946 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 kr (225 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 kr (844 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Lulea (Sweden) is 25% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,110 kr (3,125 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 286% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 278 kr (782 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,100 kr (3,095 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,100 kr (3,095 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Lulea (Sweden) is 41% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,163 kr (343,856 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (39 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 616 kr (1,735 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 207% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 114 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Lulea (Sweden) is 54% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 81 Birr | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 55 Birr | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (563 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr (105 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (77 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (84 Birr) | 83 Birr | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (67 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (49 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 433 kr (1,220 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 1646% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Lulea (Sweden) is 130% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 348 kr (980 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 259 kr (729 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 481% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 355 kr (1,000 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 507% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 kr (1,689 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 155 kr (435 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 362% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (122 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 450% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 kr (197 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 878% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 4,898 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (2.81 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 1,609 Birr | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (162 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 223% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 306 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lulea (Sweden) is 47% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 88,240 Birr
(31,349 kr)
in Lulea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
60,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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