- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Ethiopia
- Varese
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Varese, Italy compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Varese (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (321 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (193 Birr) | 148 Birr | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.67 (120 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (28 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.90 (75 Birr) | 62 Birr | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.89 (49 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (157 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (43 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (29 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (31 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.66 (146 Birr) | 207 Birr | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (52 Birr) | 44 Birr | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (30 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 9% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €925 (23,826 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €637 (16,405 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (4,424 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 599% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €778 (20,031 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €532 (13,694 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (2,453 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (627 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €410 (10,565 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (2,867 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.08 (131 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (282 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 14% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €105 (2,714 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 235% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (851 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €114 (2,945 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (2,896 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 21% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,934 (513,533 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (39 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (1,086 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 111% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 114 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 129% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €13 (323 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 300% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (205 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 274% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (1,785 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 460% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.42 (140 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.88 (100 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.06 (79 Birr) | 83 Birr | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.13 (55 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.86 (48 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (553 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 692% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 108% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (1,003 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (474 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (1,513 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 819% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (2,252 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (186 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.39 (36 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.18 (134 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 563% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €173 (4,451 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (4.77 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 462% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (1,159 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (132 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 383 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 34% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 78,767 Birr
(€3,058)
in Varese
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
59,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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