- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Ethiopia
- Varese
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Varese, Italy compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Varese (Italy) is 48% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (373 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (215 Birr) | 137 Birr | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.65 (130 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (32 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.97 (83 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (57 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (174 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (47 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (34 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (35 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (175 Birr) | 246 Birr | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.06 (57 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (30 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 110% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 1% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €961 (26,825 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €685 (19,112 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (4,993 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 692% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €680 (18,973 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €394 (10,988 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (2,657 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (743 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €466 (12,994 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (3,090 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.91 (137 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (311 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 269% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €106 (2,968 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 283% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (907 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €116 (3,234 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (3,418 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 19% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,934 (556,175 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (42 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (1,059 Birr) | 718 Birr | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (412 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 242% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 152% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €13 (350 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 267% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (222 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 306% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (1,933 Birr) | 385 Birr | + 402% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.42 (151 Birr) | 93 Birr | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (105 Birr) | 77 Birr | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.73 (76 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (60 Birr) | 36 Birr | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.96 (83 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (599 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 759% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 131% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (1,126 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (519 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (1,395 Birr) | 220 Birr | + 535% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (2,431 Birr) | 907 Birr | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (213 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.47 (41 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.34 (149 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 576% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 11,489 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (6 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | + 620% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (1,402 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (143 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 509 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 35% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 129,968 Birr
(€4,658)
in Varese
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
96,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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