Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 68% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 52% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 194 Birr (AU$6) | AU$17 | 63% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 237 Birr (AU$8) | AU$13 | 38% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 276 Birr (AU$9) | AU$5.95 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 32 Birr (AU$1.06) | AU$1.50 | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 63 Birr (AU$2.06) | AU$5.04 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 22 Birr (AU$0.74) | AU$4.99 | 85% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 136 Birr (AU$4.46) | AU$6 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 124 Birr (AU$4.07) | AU$4.73 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 19 Birr (AU$0.64) | AU$3.38 | 81% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 27 Birr (AU$0.90) | AU$5.41 | 83% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 266 Birr (AU$9) | AU$18 | 50% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 43 Birr (AU$1.41) | AU$2.94 | 52% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 16 Birr (AU$0.51) | AU$2.34 | 78% |
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 71% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 33,921 Birr (AU$1,116) | AU$4,430 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 19,659 Birr (AU$647) | AU$2,794 | 77% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 4,947 Birr (AU$163) | AU$350 | 53% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 22,985 Birr (AU$757) | AU$2,647 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 14,341 Birr (AU$472) | AU$1,873 | 75% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 2,149 Birr (AU$71) | AU$297 | 76% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 940 Birr (AU$31) | AU$70 | 56% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 13,107 Birr (AU$431) | AU$554 | 22% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 5,357 Birr (AU$176) | AU$195 | 10% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 200 Birr (AU$7) | AU$20 | 66% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 141 Birr (AU$4.63) | AU$36 | 87% |
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 51% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 822 Birr (AU$27) | AU$107 | 75% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 1,351 Birr (AU$44) | AU$73 | 39% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,252 Birr (AU$74) | AU$143 | 48% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,863 Birr (AU$61) | AU$160 | 62% |
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 78% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 1,034,540 Birr (AU$34,051) | AU$28,544 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 19 Birr (AU$0.61) | AU$1.44 | 57% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 382 Birr (AU$13) | AU$211 | 94% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 224 Birr (AU$7) | AU$25 | 70% |
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 49% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 81 Birr (AU$2.67) | AU$8 | 68% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 155 Birr (AU$5.11) | AU$15 | 66% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 596 Birr (AU$20) | AU$65 | 70% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 85 Birr (AU$2.79) | AU$7 | 62% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 141 Birr (AU$4.63) | AU$4.60 | 1% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 138 Birr (AU$4.55) | AU$8 | 40% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 65 Birr (AU$2.14) | AU$3.83 | 44% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 66 Birr (AU$2.16) | AU$3.65 | 41% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 132 Birr (AU$4.34) | AU$25 | 83% |
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 63% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 650 Birr (AU$21) | AU$53 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 140 Birr (AU$4.60) | AU$38 | 88% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 1,389 Birr (AU$46) | AU$222 | 79% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 1,130 Birr (AU$37) | AU$101 | 63% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 119 Birr (AU$3.93) | AU$18 | 78% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 32 Birr (AU$1.05) | AU$4.30 | 76% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 36 Birr (AU$1.17) | AU$8 | 85% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 12,506 Birr (AU$412) | AU$729 | 44% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 13 Birr (AU$0.41) | AU$0.77 | 46% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 1,459 Birr (AU$48) | AU$77 | 38% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 112 Birr (AU$3.69) | AU$41 | 91% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$13,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$4,186 (127,170 Birr) in Addis Ababa.