- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Ethiopia
- Tsu
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tsu, Japan compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | + 123% | |||
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Food in Tsu (Japan) is 123% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥2,000 (499 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 210% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥1,800 (449 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 226% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥238 (59 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥150 (37 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥198 (49 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥500 (125 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 376% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥600 (150 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,000 (249 Birr) | 88 Birr | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥500 (125 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 752% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥250 (62 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 254% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥500 (125 Birr) | 184 Birr | - 32% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (50 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥200 (50 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 218% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Tsu (Japan) is 33% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥60,990 (15,209 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥81,320 (20,279 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,330 (5,070 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 16,258 Birr | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 10,556 Birr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 2,887 Birr | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,800 (948 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 63% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 16,198 Birr | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,197 Birr | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 95 Birr | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 179 Birr | - | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Tsu (Japan) is 30% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 701 Birr | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥2,000 (499 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,247 Birr | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 2,025 Birr | - | |
Transportation | + 88% | |||
Transportation in Tsu (Japan) is 88% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,000,000 (498,753 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥149 (37 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,000 (2,494 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 287% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Tsu (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (249 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 196% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 80 Birr | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 522 Birr | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 90 Birr | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 100 Birr | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 94 Birr | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 42 Birr | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 51 Birr | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 110 Birr | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Tsu (Japan) is in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 313 Birr | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 169 Birr | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,292 Birr | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 978 Birr | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 120 Birr | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 32 Birr | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 30 Birr | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 36 Birr | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 1,475 Birr | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 97 Birr | - | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tsu (Japan) is 26% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 128,450 Birr
(¥515,086)
in Tsu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
102,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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