Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is about the same as in Alicante (Spain)
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 20% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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Addis Ababa | Alicante | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 604 Birr (€10) | €19 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 334 Birr (€5.39) | €10 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 391 Birr (€6) | €4.52 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 108 Birr (€1.74) | €1.07 | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 156 Birr (€2.53) | €3.00 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 Birr (€0.87) | €1.97 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318 Birr (€5.13) | €7 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 255 Birr (€4.11) | €5.33 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 Birr (€1.80) | €1.22 | + 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 138 Birr (€2.23) | €0.94 | + 136% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 177 Birr (€2.87) | €5.92 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 63 Birr (€1.02) | €1.99 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Birr (€1.32) | €0.98 | + 35% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is about the same as in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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Addis Ababa | Alicante | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 81,729 Birr (€1,320) | €1,145 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 59,726 Birr (€964) | €829 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,625 Birr (€91) | €85 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,020 Birr (€856) | €748 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,637 Birr (€462) | €573 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,432 Birr (€72) | €61 | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 945 Birr (€15) | €24 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 42,062 Birr (€679) | €330 | + 106% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,184 Birr (€197) | €110 | + 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 259 Birr (€4.17) | €8 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 515 Birr (€8) | €11 | - 21% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 32% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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Addis Ababa | Alicante | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,708 Birr (€44) | €74 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,723 Birr (€28) | €42 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,925 Birr (€80) | €84 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,493 Birr (€40) | €65 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 21% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,782,070 Birr (€28,775) | €25,709 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 75 Birr (€1.21) | €1.58 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,255 Birr (€20) | €25 | - 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 291 Birr (€4.70) | €23 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | + 103% | |||
Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 103% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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Addis Ababa | Alicante | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 928 Birr (€15) | €5.43 | + 176% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,831 Birr (€46) | €7 | + 585% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,534 Birr (€41) | €64 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 Birr (€1.05) | €4.45 | - 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 456 Birr (€7) | €3.90 | + 89% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 598 Birr (€10) | €3.66 | + 164% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 326 Birr (€5.26) | €2.24 | + 135% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 141 Birr (€2.28) | €2.41 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 558 Birr (€9) | €16 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 15% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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Addis Ababa | Alicante | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,940 Birr (€47) | €34 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 295 Birr (€4.77) | €15 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,500 Birr (€89) | €59 | + 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,673 Birr (€43) | €47 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 366 Birr (€5.92) | €8 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 121 Birr (€1.95) | €2.66 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 Birr (€1.16) | €3.88 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,628 Birr (€478) | €515 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Birr (€0.21) | €0.28 | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,864 Birr (€79) | €51 | + 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,923 Birr (€31) | €5.42 | + 472% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 666 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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