- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Ethiopia
- Tsu
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tsu, Japan compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 561 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.24938
ETB
/
JPY
Do you live in Addis Ababa? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 97% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in New York is 149% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Toronto is 80% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Osaka is 16% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in LA is 20% cheaper than in New York
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Luanda (Angola)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ube (Japan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tsukuba (Japan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nakhodka (Russia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Katsuta (Japan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nairobi (Kenya)
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.
Recent Prices Added
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Prague costs 800 Kč (10 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Canberra costs AU$20 (38 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Bucharest costs 28 lei (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Johannesburg costs R 90 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Bergamo costs €26 (about 1 hour ago)
- Utilities (studio), monthly for 1 person in 45 m2 in Mysore costs ₨5,000 (about 1 hour ago)