- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- India
- Addis Ababa
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 26% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 Birr (₨443) | ₨735 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 148 Birr (₨415) | ₨315 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 117 Birr (₨327) | ₨94 | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Birr (₨64) | ₨46 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 62 Birr (₨175) | ₨52 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Birr (₨71) | ₨41 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 110 Birr (₨308) | ₨228 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (₨253) | ₨103 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (₨51) | ₨31 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Birr (₨46) | ₨119 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 207 Birr (₨581) | ₨827 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 44 Birr (₨124) | ₨65 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Birr (₨65) | ₨27 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 74% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,632 Birr (₨57,807) | ₨26,545 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,965 Birr (₨33,523) | ₨7,500 | + 347% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 633 Birr (₨1,773) | ₨4,669 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,348 Birr (₨31,794) | ₨30,000 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,083 Birr (₨17,042) | ₨25,000 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,227 Birr (₨6,240) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,802 Birr (₨5,048) | ₨1,269 | + 298% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,354 Birr (₨48,622) | ₨41,000 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,804 Birr (₨13,460) | ₨8,000 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 112 Birr (₨313) | ₨200 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 287 Birr (₨805) | ₨500 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 7% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 810 Birr (₨2,270) | ₨2,480 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,160 Birr (₨3,251) | ₨2,891 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,871 Birr (₨5,241) | ₨5,358 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,804 Birr (₨5,054) | ₨4,949 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 41% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 911,373 Birr (₨2,553,497) | ₨606,813 | + 321% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (₨53) | ₨74 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 515 Birr (₨1,442) | ₨1,790 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 114 Birr (₨318) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 0% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 81 Birr (₨227) | ₨545 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Birr (₨154) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 319 Birr (₨892) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 82 Birr (₨230) | ₨248 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 97 Birr (₨271) | ₨206 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 83 Birr (₨233) | ₨200 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 39 Birr (₨109) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 38 Birr (₨107) | ₨73 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Birr (₨196) | ₨154 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 8% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 276 Birr (₨774) | ₨1,355 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 126 Birr (₨352) | ₨471 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 165 Birr (₨461) | ₨656 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 892 Birr (₨2,500) | ₨2,179 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 94 Birr (₨264) | ₨328 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Birr (₨62) | ₨205 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Birr (₨56) | ₨153 | - 63% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,898 Birr (₨13,722) | ₨8,598 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.85 Birr (₨2.38) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,609 Birr (₨4,509) | ₨1,719 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Birr (₨141) | ₨252 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 363 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 36% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨116,676
(41,643 Birr)
in Addis Ababa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨86,000
in Amritsar.
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