- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ethiopia
- Munich
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Munich, Germany compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (287 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (183 Birr) | 148 Birr | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (98 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (21 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.88 (49 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.61 (68 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.26 (111 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (53 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (36 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (23 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (157 Birr) | 207 Birr | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.84 (48 Birr) | 44 Birr | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (36 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 69% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,906 (49,719 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,382 (36,059 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (6,316 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 898% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €981 (25,595 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €757 (19,748 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (3,158 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (602 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €449 (11,712 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (2,282 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.25 (137 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (382 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (2,239 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 176% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (996 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (2,381 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (3,129 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 62% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (521,825 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (35 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (1,670 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 224% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (492 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 333% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 73% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (157 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (404 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 635% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (1,245 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 291% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.73 (123 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.15 (56 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (52 Birr) | 83 Birr | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.99 (26 Birr) | 39 Birr | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (47 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (495 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 608% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 79% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (1,008 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (535 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 326% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €115 (3,007 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 1727% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (1,305 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (268 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 185% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (73 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 228% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (91 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 353% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €178 (4,656 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (2.61 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 207% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (990 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (157 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,337 prices entered by 260 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 99,831 Birr
(€3,826)
in Munich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
64,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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