- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- India
- Addis Ababa
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 29% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 144 Birr (₨361) | ₨349 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 124 Birr (₨312) | ₨315 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 156 Birr (₨390) | ₨94 | + 314% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Birr (₨62) | ₨41 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 Birr (₨126) | ₨52 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (₨58) | ₨41 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 110 Birr (₨275) | ₨228 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 Birr (₨220) | ₨87 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (₨33) | ₨35 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (₨47) | ₨119 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 173 Birr (₨435) | ₨809 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 38 Birr (₨95) | ₨65 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Birr (₨35) | ₨25 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 136% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,498 Birr (₨91,444) | ₨33,553 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,533 Birr (₨48,939) | ₨7,500 | + 553% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,965 Birr (₨12,439) | ₨4,669 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,056 Birr (₨40,226) | ₨21,203 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,846 Birr (₨24,668) | ₨25,000 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,886 Birr (₨7,230) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,575 Birr (₨6,453) | ₨1,269 | + 408% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,309 Birr (₨45,872) | ₨41,000 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,301 Birr (₨10,775) | ₨8,000 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 98 Birr (₨247) | ₨200 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 133 Birr (₨334) | ₨500 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 6% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 701 Birr (₨1,755) | ₨2,480 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,104 Birr (₨2,765) | ₨2,891 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,190 Birr (₨5,486) | ₨5,358 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,080 Birr (₨5,210) | ₨4,949 | + 5% | |
| 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 (₨1,890,189) | ₨605,082 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (₨49) | ₨91 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 620 Birr (₨1,554) | ₨1,790 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 279 Birr (₨700) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 2% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 84 Birr (₨212) | ₨545 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 168 Birr (₨420) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 522 Birr (₨1,307) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 90 Birr (₨226) | ₨248 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 109 Birr (₨274) | ₨206 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 96 Birr (₨240) | ₨200 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 43 Birr (₨107) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Birr (₨120) | ₨73 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 117 Birr (₨293) | ₨154 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 4% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 Birr (₨902) | ₨1,355 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 174 Birr (₨435) | ₨471 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,312 Birr (₨3,288) | ₨656 | + 401% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 897 Birr (₨2,247) | ₨2,179 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 Birr (₨300) | ₨328 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Birr (₨88) | ₨205 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 Birr (₨72) | ₨153 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,091 Birr (₨30,293) | ₨35,850 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.30 Birr (₨13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,482 Birr (₨3,713) | ₨1,719 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 97 Birr (₨242) | ₨252 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 686 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 42% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨147,495
(58,870 Birr)
in Addis Ababa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨104,000
in Amritsar.
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