- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Ethiopia
- Lulea
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lulea, Sweden compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lulea (Sweden) is 92% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 kr (292 Birr) | 144 Birr | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (233 Birr) | 124 Birr | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (169 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (35 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (101 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 kr (82 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82 kr (252 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (71 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (38 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (48 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (354 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr (67 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 kr (53 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 273% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Lulea (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,500 kr (29,210 Birr) | 36,498 Birr | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,920 kr (21,278 Birr) | 19,533 Birr | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,400 kr (4,305 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,125 kr (18,833 Birr) | 16,056 Birr | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,833 kr (14,861 Birr) | 9,846 Birr | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 433 kr (1,332 Birr) | 2,886 Birr | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 236 kr (727 Birr) | 2,575 Birr | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,000 kr (15,373 Birr) | 18,309 Birr | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,133 kr (3,485 Birr) | 4,301 Birr | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 kr (184 Birr) | 98 Birr | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 kr (922 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 592% | |
| 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 (3,280 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 368% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 350 kr (1,076 Birr) | 1,104 Birr | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 967 kr (2,972 Birr) | 2,190 Birr | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 967 kr (2,972 Birr) | 2,080 Birr | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Lulea (Sweden) is 66% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 160,500 kr (493,489 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (44 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 612 kr (1,882 Birr) | 620 Birr | + 203% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 279 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Lulea (Sweden) is 56% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 kr (184 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 kr (246 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (615 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 kr (128 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (95 Birr) | 109 Birr | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (92 Birr) | 96 Birr | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (78 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (53 Birr) | 48 Birr | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 413 kr (1,268 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 983% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Lulea (Sweden) is 66% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 333 kr (1,025 Birr) | 360 Birr | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 253 kr (776 Birr) | 174 Birr | + 347% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 327 kr (1,004 Birr) | 1,312 Birr | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 700 kr (2,152 Birr) | 897 Birr | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 137 kr (420 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 251% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 kr (169 Birr) | 35 Birr | + 384% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 kr (215 Birr) | 29 Birr | + 649% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 kr (12,299 Birr) | 12,091 Birr | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 kr (4.61 Birr) | 5.30 Birr | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300 kr (921 Birr) | 1,482 Birr | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (181 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 757 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lulea (Sweden) is 39% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 143,274 Birr
(46,598 kr)
in Lulea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
103,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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