- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- India
- Addis Ababa
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 33% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 152 Birr (₨420) | ₨349 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 125 Birr (₨346) | ₨315 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 118 Birr (₨326) | ₨94 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 Birr (₨65) | ₨46 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 Birr (₨118) | ₨52 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Birr (₨57) | ₨41 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100 Birr (₨275) | ₨228 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 Birr (₨244) | ₨103 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Birr (₨38) | ₨31 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Birr (₨49) | ₨119 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 206 Birr (₨567) | ₨827 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (₨109) | ₨65 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (₨32) | ₨27 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 78% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 22,816 Birr (₨62,933) | ₨26,545 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,853 Birr (₨35,452) | ₨7,500 | + 373% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 559 Birr (₨1,542) | ₨4,669 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,842 Birr (₨35,421) | ₨30,000 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,083 Birr (₨16,777) | ₨25,000 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,227 Birr (₨6,143) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,807 Birr (₨4,985) | ₨1,269 | + 293% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,354 Birr (₨47,866) | ₨41,000 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,804 Birr (₨13,251) | ₨8,000 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 112 Birr (₨308) | ₨200 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 287 Birr (₨793) | ₨500 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 5% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 810 Birr (₨2,235) | ₨2,480 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,160 Birr (₨3,200) | ₨2,891 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,871 Birr (₨5,160) | ₨5,358 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,804 Birr (₨4,976) | ₨4,949 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 42% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 911,373 Birr (₨2,513,805) | ₨605,082 | + 315% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (₨52) | ₨74 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 564 Birr (₨1,556) | ₨1,790 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 114 Birr (₨314) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 1% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 81 Birr (₨223) | ₨545 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Birr (₨151) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 319 Birr (₨879) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 82 Birr (₨227) | ₨248 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 97 Birr (₨267) | ₨206 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 83 Birr (₨230) | ₨200 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 39 Birr (₨107) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 38 Birr (₨105) | ₨73 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Birr (₨193) | ₨154 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 10% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 276 Birr (₨762) | ₨1,355 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 126 Birr (₨346) | ₨471 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 165 Birr (₨454) | ₨656 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 892 Birr (₨2,462) | ₨2,179 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 94 Birr (₨260) | ₨328 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Birr (₨61) | ₨205 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Birr (₨56) | ₨153 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,898 Birr (₨13,509) | ₨8,781 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.85 Birr (₨2.34) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,609 Birr (₨4,439) | ₨1,719 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Birr (₨139) | ₨252 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 312 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 39% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨106,728
(38,694 Birr)
in Addis Ababa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨77,000
in Amritsar.
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