- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- India
- Addis Ababa
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 37% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 161 Birr (₨393) | ₨349 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 138 Birr (₨337) | ₨315 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 170 Birr (₨415) | ₨94 | + 341% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Birr (₨57) | ₨41 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 Birr (₨121) | ₨52 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 Birr (₨64) | ₨41 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 133 Birr (₨324) | ₨228 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 Birr (₨214) | ₨87 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 Birr (₨36) | ₨35 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Birr (₨43) | ₨119 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 184 Birr (₨451) | ₨809 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 41 Birr (₨99) | ₨65 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Birr (₨38) | ₨25 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 137% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 37,409 Birr (₨91,391) | ₨33,553 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,922 Birr (₨46,228) | ₨7,500 | + 516% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,433 Birr (₨13,274) | ₨4,669 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,258 Birr (₨39,719) | ₨21,203 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,556 Birr (₨25,790) | ₨25,000 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,887 Birr (₨7,053) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,586 Birr (₨6,318) | ₨1,269 | + 398% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,198 Birr (₨39,573) | ₨41,000 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,197 Birr (₨10,254) | ₨8,000 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95 Birr (₨232) | ₨200 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 179 Birr (₨436) | ₨500 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 4% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 701 Birr (₨1,713) | ₨2,480 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,170 Birr (₨2,857) | ₨2,891 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,247 Birr (₨5,488) | ₨5,358 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,025 Birr (₨4,947) | ₨4,949 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 18% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 754,439 Birr (₨1,843,133) | ₨605,082 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (₨49) | ₨91 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 645 Birr (₨1,576) | ₨1,790 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 287 Birr (₨700) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 2% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 84 Birr (₨206) | ₨545 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Birr (₨196) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 522 Birr (₨1,274) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 90 Birr (₨221) | ₨248 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 100 Birr (₨244) | ₨206 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 94 Birr (₨230) | ₨200 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 Birr (₨102) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (₨124) | ₨73 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Birr (₨268) | ₨154 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 8% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 313 Birr (₨765) | ₨1,355 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 169 Birr (₨412) | ₨471 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,980 Birr (₨9,724) | ₨656 | + 1382% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 978 Birr (₨2,388) | ₨2,179 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 Birr (₨292) | ₨328 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (₨78) | ₨205 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Birr (₨74) | ₨153 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,116 Birr (₨29,600) | ₨35,850 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 Birr (₨88) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,475 Birr (₨3,604) | ₨1,719 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 97 Birr (₨236) | ₨252 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 578 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 45% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨147,840
(60,514 Birr)
in Addis Ababa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨102,000
in Amritsar.
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