- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Ethiopia
- Lulea
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lulea, Sweden compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lulea (Sweden) is 86% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 kr (304 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (243 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (176 Birr) | 170 Birr | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (37 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (105 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 kr (85 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82 kr (262 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (74 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (39 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (50 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (368 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr (69 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 kr (55 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 250% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Lulea (Sweden) is 10% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,500 kr (30,399 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,920 kr (22,144 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,400 kr (4,480 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,125 kr (19,599 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,833 kr (15,466 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 433 kr (1,387 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 236 kr (756 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,000 kr (15,999 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,133 kr (3,626 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 kr (192 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 kr (960 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 438% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Lulea (Sweden) is 41% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,067 kr (3,413 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 387% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 350 kr (1,120 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 967 kr (3,093 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 967 kr (3,093 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Lulea (Sweden) is 68% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 160,500 kr (513,576 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (46 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 612 kr (1,958 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 204% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Lulea (Sweden) is 80% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 kr (192 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 kr (256 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (640 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 kr (133 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (99 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (96 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (81 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (55 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 413 kr (1,320 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 1101% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Lulea (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 333 kr (1,067 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 253 kr (808 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 379% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 327 kr (1,045 Birr) | 3,292 Birr | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 700 kr (2,240 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 137 kr (437 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 266% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 kr (176 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 452% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 kr (224 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 639% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 kr (12,799 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 kr (4.80 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300 kr (958 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (189 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 649 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lulea (Sweden) is 26% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 141,117 Birr
(44,101 kr)
in Lulea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
112,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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