- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- India
- Addis Ababa
- Ahmednagar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia compared to Ahmednagar, India
Currency:
Food | + 43% | |||
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Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 43% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 161 Birr (₨395) | ₨100 | + 295% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 138 Birr (₨339) | ₨300 | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 170 Birr (₨417) | ₨100 | + 317% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Birr (₨57) | ₨40 | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 50 Birr (₨122) | ₨54 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 Birr (₨64) | ₨29 | + 126% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 133 Birr (₨326) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 Birr (₨216) | ₨130 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 Birr (₨36) | ₨29 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Birr (₨43) | ₨180 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 184 Birr (₨454) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 41 Birr (₨100) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Birr (₨39) | - | - | |
Housing | + 490% | |||
Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 490% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 37,409 Birr (₨92,021) | ₨12,607 | + 630% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,922 Birr (₨46,546) | ₨10,000 | + 365% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,433 Birr (₨13,366) | ₨2,000 | + 568% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,258 Birr (₨39,992) | ₨5,046 | + 693% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,556 Birr (₨25,968) | ₨4,000 | + 549% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,887 Birr (₨7,101) | ₨500 | + 1320% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,586 Birr (₨6,362) | ₨200 | + 3081% | |
40” flat screen TV | 16,198 Birr (₨39,846) | ₨30,000 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,197 Birr (₨10,325) | ₨10,000 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95 Birr (₨234) | ₨90 | + 159% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 179 Birr (₨439) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 112% | |||
Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 112% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 701 Birr (₨1,725) | ₨1,000 | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,170 Birr (₨2,877) | ₨1,500 | + 92% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,247 Birr (₨5,526) | ₨1,500 | + 268% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,025 Birr (₨4,981) | ₨1,500 | + 232% | |
Transportation | + 62% | |||
Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 62% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 754,439 Birr (₨1,855,837) | ₨1,000,000 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (₨50) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 645 Birr (₨1,586) | ₨500 | + 217% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 287 Birr (₨705) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 12% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 84 Birr (₨208) | ₨300 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Birr (₨197) | ₨500 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 522 Birr (₨1,283) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 90 Birr (₨222) | ₨200 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 100 Birr (₨246) | ₨125 | + 96% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 94 Birr (₨232) | ₨100 | + 132% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 Birr (₨103) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (₨125) | ₨50 | + 149% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Birr (₨270) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 24% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 313 Birr (₨771) | ₨250 | + 208% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 169 Birr (₨415) | ₨250 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,292 Birr (₨8,098) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 978 Birr (₨2,405) | ₨500 | + 381% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 Birr (₨294) | ₨100 | + 194% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (₨78) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Birr (₨75) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,116 Birr (₨29,804) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 Birr (₨89) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,475 Birr (₨3,629) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 97 Birr (₨238) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 104% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 104% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨73,297
(29,797 Birr)
in Addis Ababa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨36,000
in Ahmednagar.
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