- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Ethiopia
- Lulea
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lulea, Sweden compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lulea (Sweden) is 63% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 104 kr (303 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (218 Birr) | 137 Birr | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51 kr (149 Birr) | 144 Birr | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (32 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (90 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 kr (78 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64 kr (188 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 kr (61 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (36 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (48 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 123 kr (358 Birr) | 246 Birr | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 kr (68 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (41 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Lulea (Sweden) is 8% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,143 kr (26,751 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,173 kr (20,987 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 kr (5,852 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 828% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,751 kr (13,902 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,967 kr (11,607 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 411 kr (1,204 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 193 kr (565 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,220 kr (18,200 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,047 kr (3,062 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 kr (234 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 189% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 kr (878 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 944% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Lulea (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,110 kr (3,248 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 319% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 278 kr (813 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,100 kr (3,217 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,100 kr (3,217 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Lulea (Sweden) is 35% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,163 kr (357,435 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (40 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 616 kr (1,803 Birr) | 718 Birr | + 151% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 120 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Lulea (Sweden) is 58% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 95 Birr | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 55 Birr | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (585 Birr) | 385 Birr | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr (109 Birr) | 93 Birr | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (80 Birr) | 77 Birr | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (88 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (70 Birr) | 36 Birr | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (51 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 433 kr (1,268 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 1719% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Lulea (Sweden) is 124% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 348 kr (1,019 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 259 kr (758 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 467% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 355 kr (1,039 Birr) | 220 Birr | + 373% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 kr (1,756 Birr) | 907 Birr | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 155 kr (452 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 358% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (127 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 436% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 kr (205 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 829% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 11,489 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (2.93 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | + 240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 1,258 Birr | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (169 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 410 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lulea (Sweden) is 40% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 136,063 Birr
(46,503 kr)
in Lulea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
97,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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