Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 38% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 459 Birr (£7) | £11 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 440 Birr (£6) | £6 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 406 Birr (£6.00) | £4.37 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 87 Birr (£1.29) | £1.06 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 135 Birr (£2.00) | £2.83 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Birr (£0.81) | £1.21 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 561 Birr (£8) | £5.18 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 395 Birr (£5.83) | £2.07 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 37 Birr (£0.55) | £1.11 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Birr (£0.77) | £1.39 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 637 Birr (£9) | £8 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 101 Birr (£1.49) | £2.03 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 119 Birr (£1.76) | £1.04 | + 69% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 17% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 89,670 Birr (£1,324) | £1,241 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,328 Birr (£743) | £1,176 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,764 Birr (£115) | £151 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,358 Birr (£625) | £1,406 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,057 Birr (£296) | £636 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,264 Birr (£92) | £123 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,248 Birr (£48) | £17 | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,892 Birr (£604) | £308 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,691 Birr (£143) | £111 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 331 Birr (£4.89) | £7 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 515 Birr (£8) | £11 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 42% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Southampton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,709 Birr (£40) | £72 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,262 Birr (£19) | £34 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,044 Birr (£60) | £82 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,756 Birr (£41) | £66 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 68% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,782,070 Birr (£26,311) | £18,933 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 Birr (£0.93) | £1.51 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 765 Birr (£11) | £95 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 246 Birr (£3.63) | £13 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 4% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 81 Birr (£1.20) | £3.80 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 Birr (£2.61) | £7 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 563 Birr (£8) | £69 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 90 Birr (£1.32) | £2.25 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 507 Birr (£7) | £1.44 | + 420% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 158 Birr (£2.33) | £3.39 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 169 Birr (£2.50) | £1.65 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 115 Birr (£1.70) | £1.43 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 254 Birr (£3.75) | £12 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 47% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,359 Birr (£20) | £37 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 239 Birr (£3.52) | £20 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,989 Birr (£44) | £92 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,826 Birr (£42) | £61 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 352 Birr (£5.20) | £8 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 162 Birr (£2.39) | £3.08 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Birr (£1.33) | £4.68 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,506 Birr (£185) | £420 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.81 Birr (£0.04) | £0.14 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,893 Birr (£43) | £33 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 230 Birr (£3.40) | £11 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 340 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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