- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Ethiopia
- Varese
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Varese, Italy compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Varese (Italy) is 81% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (458 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (236 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.87 (163 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (38 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.86 (96 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (69 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (217 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (59 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (44 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 (51 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.69 (190 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.11 (70 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (36 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 129% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €812 (27,114 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €681 (22,732 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (5,978 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €636 (21,260 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €394 (13,155 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (3,180 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (870 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €450 (15,044 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (3,699 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.91 (164 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (372 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 49% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €106 (3,554 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 407% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (1,111 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (3,767 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (3,674 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 51% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,940 (666,064 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (49 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (1,276 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (493 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 169% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (387 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 358% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (345 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 331% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (2,357 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 352% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.43 (181 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.87 (129 Birr) | 100 Birr | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (114 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.41 (81 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.68 (90 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (707 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 544% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (1,407 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 349% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (618 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (2,171 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (2,956 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (247 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.51 (50 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.67 (189 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 525% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €750 (25,052 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (7 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (1,417 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 (175 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 757 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 129,296 Birr
(€3,871)
in Varese
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
102,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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