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Cost of living in Nancy, France compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | + 91% | |||
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Food in Nancy (France) is 91% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (443 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 176% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (242 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (198 Birr) | 170 Birr | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (36 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 55% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.06 (103 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (58 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 121% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.71 (125 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (84 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (64 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 336% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (46 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 159% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (227 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 23% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.00 (101 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 148% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (35 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 125% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Nancy (France) is 19% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €821 (27,553 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €767 (25,742 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €94 (3,156 Birr) | 2,519 Birr | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €520 (17,449 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €447 (14,997 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €53 (1,763 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 39% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (880 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 66% | |
40” flat screen TV | €650 (21,824 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €63 (2,126 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (302 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 218% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (421 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 136% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Nancy (France) is 31% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €99 (3,316 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 373% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (839 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €117 (3,917 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 74% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (3,693 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 82% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Nancy (France) is 31% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,290 (681,257 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (49 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 144% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (970 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Nancy (France) is 65% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (280 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 232% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (168 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 110% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (761 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (168 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 (134 Birr) | 100 Birr | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 94 Birr | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (47 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (55 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (705 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 542% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Nancy (France) is 11% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (1,175 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 275% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (610 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 261% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (588 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (1,595 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (255 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 113% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.50 (84 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 163% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.55 (186 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 515% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (9 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (1,209 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 18% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (227 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 135% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nancy (France) is 15% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 121,636 Birr
(€3,623)
in Nancy
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
106,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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