- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Ethiopia
- Palma de Mallorca
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Palma de Mallorca, Spain compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 50% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (418 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (242 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.43 (114 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (26 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (67 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.30 (43 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (243 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 (57 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (43 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.75 (25 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (214 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.54 (51 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (31 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 0% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,152 (38,346 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €739 (24,611 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (5,993 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €804 (26,755 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €497 (16,549 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (3,157 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (1,135 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €445 (14,801 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (3,400 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (281 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (364 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (2,479 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 254% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (966 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (2,645 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (3,736 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 49% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,930 (763,227 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (44 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (1,205 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (452 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 112% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.75 (192 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.87 (162 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (2,453 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 370% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.21 (173 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (102 Birr) | 100 Birr | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 (92 Birr) | 94 Birr | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (46 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (58 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (494 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 350% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (1,053 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (507 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (1,830 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (1,738 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (305 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.95 (98 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 208% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (150 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 394% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €576 (19,163 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (5.00 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (1,793 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (167 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 852 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 20% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 145,101 Birr
(€4,359)
in Palma de Mallorca
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
121,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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