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Cost of living in Munich, Germany compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 62% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (364 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (232 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (124 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (26 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.88 (62 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.61 (86 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.26 (141 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (67 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (46 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (30 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (199 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (64 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (45 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,906 (63,055 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,382 (45,732 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (8,010 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €981 (32,461 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €757 (25,045 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (4,005 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (764 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €448 (14,825 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €64 (2,119 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.88 (161 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (504 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 182% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (2,839 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 305% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (1,264 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (3,019 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (3,969 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 94% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (661,797 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (44 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (2,118 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 228% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (622 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 87% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (206 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (498 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 521% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (1,607 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.32 (143 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.07 (68 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.20 (73 Birr) | 94 Birr | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.16 (38 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 (49 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (683 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 521% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (1,084 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (678 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €143 (4,730 Birr) | 3,292 Birr | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (1,654 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (330 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 176% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (92 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 190% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (116 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 282% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €445 (14,711 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (3.31 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (1,255 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (199 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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