- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- India
- Addis Ababa
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 35% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 177 Birr (₨427) | ₨349 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Birr (₨332) | ₨315 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Birr (₨348) | ₨94 | + 270% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr (₨62) | ₨46 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 45 Birr (₨109) | ₨52 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Birr (₨65) | ₨41 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 112 Birr (₨270) | ₨228 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 104 Birr (₨252) | ₨103 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Birr (₨34) | ₨31 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Birr (₨44) | ₨119 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 246 Birr (₨594) | ₨827 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 43 Birr (₨103) | ₨65 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Birr (₨35) | ₨27 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 79% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,332 Birr (₨73,338) | ₨26,545 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,965 Birr (₨48,273) | ₨7,500 | + 544% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 631 Birr (₨1,525) | ₨4,669 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 17,054 Birr (₨41,234) | ₨30,000 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,887 Birr (₨19,070) | ₨25,000 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,122 Birr (₨2,712) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,935 Birr (₨4,679) | ₨1,269 | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,726 Birr (₨42,858) | ₨41,000 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,603 Birr (₨13,547) | ₨8,000 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 Birr (₨196) | ₨200 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84 Birr (₨203) | ₨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) | 775 Birr (₨1,874) | ₨2,480 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,352 Birr (₨3,270) | ₨2,891 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203 Birr (₨5,327) | ₨5,358 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,004 Birr (₨4,847) | ₨4,949 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 36% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 914,614 Birr (₨2,211,417) | ₨605,082 | + 265% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (₨45) | ₨74 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 718 Birr (₨1,735) | ₨1,790 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 120 Birr (₨291) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 8% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 95 Birr (₨230) | ₨545 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Birr (₨132) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 385 Birr (₨931) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 93 Birr (₨226) | ₨248 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 77 Birr (₨186) | ₨206 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 110 Birr (₨266) | ₨200 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36 Birr (₨87) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Birr (₨105) | ₨73 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Birr (₨169) | ₨154 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 13% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 294 Birr (₨710) | ₨1,355 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 134 Birr (₨323) | ₨471 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 220 Birr (₨531) | ₨656 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 907 Birr (₨2,192) | ₨2,179 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Birr (₨239) | ₨328 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24 Birr (₨57) | ₨205 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Birr (₨53) | ₨153 | - 65% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 11,489 Birr (₨27,778) | ₨35,850 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 Birr (₨2.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,258 Birr (₨3,042) | ₨1,719 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 Birr (₨166) | ₨252 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 433 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 33% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨102,049
(42,206 Birr)
in Addis Ababa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨77,000
in Amritsar.
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