Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 83% more expensive than in Da Nang (Vietnam)
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Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 88% more expensive than in Da Nang (Vietnam) | ||||
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Addis Ababa | Da Nang | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 604 Birr (264,306 ₫) | 126,135 ₫ | + 110% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 334 Birr (146,018 ₫) | 112,589 ₫ | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 391 Birr (170,968 ₫) | 45,931 ₫ | + 272% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 108 Birr (47,190 ₫) | 36,654 ₫ | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | 156 Birr (68,450 ₫) | 34,569 ₫ | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 Birr (23,665 ₫) | 21,652 ₫ | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318 Birr (139,165 ₫) | 157,803 ₫ | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 255 Birr (111,472 ₫) | 49,796 ₫ | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 Birr (48,918 ₫) | 30,534 ₫ | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 138 Birr (60,407 ₫) | 13,822 ₫ | + 337% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 177 Birr (77,680 ₫) | 243,104 ₫ | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 63 Birr (27,524 ₫) | 21,742 ₫ | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Birr (35,740 ₫) | 15,984 ₫ | + 124% | |
Housing | + 100% | |||
Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 100% more expensive than in Da Nang (Vietnam) | ||||
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Addis Ababa | Da Nang | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 81,729 Birr (35,769,300 ₫) | 19,361,000 ₫ | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 59,726 Birr (26,139,330 ₫) | 10,707,100 ₫ | + 144% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,625 Birr (2,461,996 ₫) | 1,071,970 ₫ | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,020 Birr (23,204,494 ₫) | 8,944,980 ₫ | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,637 Birr (12,532,945 ₫) | 7,407,830 ₫ | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,432 Birr (1,939,807 ₫) | 937,579 ₫ | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 945 Birr (413,637 ₫) | 242,893 ₫ | + 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | 42,062 Birr (18,408,656 ₫) | 9,616,930 ₫ | + 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,184 Birr (5,332,536 ₫) | 2,222,410 ₫ | + 140% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 259 Birr (113,160 ₫) | 143,333 ₫ | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 515 Birr (225,182 ₫) | 140,682 ₫ | + 60% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 9% more expensive than in Da Nang (Vietnam) | ||||
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Addis Ababa | Da Nang | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,708 Birr (1,185,243 ₫) | 1,196,290 ₫ | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,723 Birr (754,274 ₫) | 570,000 ₫ | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,925 Birr (2,155,409 ₫) | 2,642,310 ₫ | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,493 Birr (1,091,108 ₫) | 1,025,000 ₫ | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 25% more expensive than in Da Nang (Vietnam) | ||||
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Addis Ababa | Da Nang | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,782,070 Birr (779,934,184 ₫) | 1,017,670,000 ₫ | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 75 Birr (32,673 ₫) | 22,078 ₫ | + 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,255 Birr (549,285 ₫) | 200,000 ₫ | + 175% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 298 Birr (130,204 ₫) | 137,654 ₫ | - 5% | |
Personal Care | + 247% | |||
Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 247% more expensive than in Da Nang (Vietnam) | ||||
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Addis Ababa | Da Nang | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 928 Birr (405,957 ₫) | 33,972 ₫ | + 1095% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,831 Birr (1,239,023 ₫) | 162,921 ₫ | + 661% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,534 Birr (1,109,214 ₫) | 1,500,000 ₫ | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 Birr (28,591 ₫) | 127,500 ₫ | - 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 456 Birr (199,700 ₫) | 55,625 ₫ | + 259% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 598 Birr (261,652 ₫) | 35,347 ₫ | + 640% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 326 Birr (142,482 ₫) | 25,978 ₫ | + 448% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 141 Birr (61,862 ₫) | 33,965 ₫ | + 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 558 Birr (244,290 ₫) | 75,884 ₫ | + 222% | |
Entertainment | + 115% | |||
Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 115% more expensive than in Da Nang (Vietnam) | ||||
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Addis Ababa | Da Nang | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,940 Birr (1,286,661 ₫) | 271,357 ₫ | + 374% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 295 Birr (129,210 ₫) | 124,369 ₫ | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,500 Birr (2,407,307 ₫) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,673 Birr (1,169,755 ₫) | 702,929 ₫ | + 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 366 Birr (160,361 ₫) | 80,714 ₫ | + 99% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 121 Birr (52,873 ₫) | 40,396 ₫ | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 Birr (31,517 ₫) | 27,387 ₫ | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,628 Birr (12,967,013 ₫) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Birr (5,643 ₫) | 2,773 ₫ | + 103% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,864 Birr (2,128,970 ₫) | 1,080,000 ₫ | + 97% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,923 Birr (841,731 ₫) | 30,382 ₫ | + 2671% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 304 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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