- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Ethiopia
- Tsu
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tsu, Japan compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tsu (Japan) is 81% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥2,000 (413 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥1,800 (372 Birr) | 148 Birr | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥238 (49 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥150 (31 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥198 (41 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥500 (103 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥600 (124 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,000 (207 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥500 (103 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 466% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥250 (52 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥500 (103 Birr) | 207 Birr | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (41 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥200 (41 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 79% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Tsu (Japan) is 19% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥60,990 (12,604 Birr) | 23,784 Birr | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥81,320 (16,805 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,330 (4,201 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 564% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 11,348 Birr | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 6,083 Birr | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 2,227 Birr | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,800 (785 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 17,354 Birr | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,804 Birr | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 112 Birr | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 287 Birr | - | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Tsu (Japan) is 35% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 810 Birr | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥2,000 (413 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,871 Birr | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 1,804 Birr | - | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Tsu (Japan) is 61% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,000,000 (413,307 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥149 (31 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,000 (2,067 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 302% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 114 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 (207 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 55 Birr | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 319 Birr | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 82 Birr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 97 Birr | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 83 Birr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 39 Birr | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 38 Birr | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 70 Birr | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Tsu (Japan) is in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 276 Birr | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 126 Birr | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 165 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 892 Birr | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 94 Birr | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 22 Birr | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 20 Birr | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 4,898 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.85 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 1,609 Birr | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 50 Birr | - | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 327 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tsu (Japan) is 27% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 93,895 Birr
(¥454,358)
in Tsu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
74,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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