Cost of living in Nogales (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Nogales (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Nogales | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 151 (509 Birr) | 604 Birr | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 88 (296 Birr) | 334 Birr | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 391 Birr | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (63 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (117 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 18 (60 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 318 Birr | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 255 Birr | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 112 Birr | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (58 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 118 (399 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 125% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (117 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 86% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (62 Birr) | 82 Birr | - 24% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Nogales (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 9,053 (30,547 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,385 (18,171 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,007 (3,398 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 5,641 (19,037 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 2,907 (9,808 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 708 (2,387 Birr) | 4,432 Birr | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 463 (1,561 Birr) | 945 Birr | + 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 9,104 (30,722 Birr) | 42,062 Birr | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,122 (7,160 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 140 (474 Birr) | 259 Birr | + 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 55 (185 Birr) | 515 Birr | - 64% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Nogales (Mexico) is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 731 (2,468 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 547 (1,846 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,512 (5,102 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 979 (3,304 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Nogales (Mexico) is 22% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 223,478 (754,108 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (54 Birr) | 75 Birr | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 802 (2,706 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | + 116% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 221 (747 Birr) | 298 Birr | + 151% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Nogales (Mexico) is 65% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 108 (365 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 176 (595 Birr) | 2,831 Birr | - 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 430 (1,450 Birr) | 2,534 Birr | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 63 (212 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 225% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (186 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (195 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (90 Birr) | 326 Birr | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (125 Birr) | 141 Birr | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 94 (317 Birr) | 558 Birr | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Nogales (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Nogales | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 166 (561 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 132 (446 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,500 Birr | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 578 (1,952 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 78 (265 Birr) | 366 Birr | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 60 (204 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 37 (125 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 2,061 (6,954 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | - 77% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 6 (21 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 612 (2,064 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (247 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 295 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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