Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 31% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 43% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 194 Birr (COL$16,981) | COL$9,927 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 237 Birr (COL$20,708) | COL$15,019 | 38% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 276 Birr (COL$24,165) | COL$6,862 | 252% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 32 Birr (COL$2,803) | COL$2,608 | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 63 Birr (COL$5,484) | COL$4,448 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 22 Birr (COL$1,961) | COL$2,871 | 32% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 136 Birr (COL$11,846) | COL$8,489 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 124 Birr (COL$10,803) | COL$3,784 | 185% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 19 Birr (COL$1,688) | COL$1,396 | 21% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 27 Birr (COL$2,399) | COL$2,705 | 11% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 266 Birr (COL$23,208) | COL$32,400 | 28% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 42 Birr (COL$3,696) | COL$3,482 | 6% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 16 Birr (COL$1,363) | COL$2,055 | 34% |
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 87% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 33,921 Birr (COL$2,964,808) | COL$1,158,110 | 156% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 19,659 Birr (COL$1,718,312) | COL$858,670 | 100% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 4,947 Birr (COL$432,350) | COL$200,589 | 116% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 22,985 Birr (COL$2,008,966) | COL$815,225 | 146% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 14,341 Birr (COL$1,253,445) | COL$549,134 | 128% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 2,149 Birr (COL$187,818) | COL$135,121 | 39% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 940 Birr (COL$82,119) | COL$73,258 | 12% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 13,107 Birr (COL$1,145,571) | COL$1,320,600 | 13% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 5,357 Birr (COL$468,221) | COL$198,959 | 135% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 200 Birr (COL$17,449) | COL$10,531 | 66% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 141 Birr (COL$12,302) | COL$12,479 | 1% |
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 6% cheaper than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 822 Birr (COL$71,864) | COL$142,852 | 50% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 1,351 Birr (COL$118,086) | COL$107,393 | 10% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,252 Birr (COL$196,802) | COL$193,879 | 2% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,863 Birr (COL$162,873) | COL$181,437 | 10% |
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 15% cheaper than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 1,034,540 Birr (COL$90,423,043) | COL$50,931,100 | 78% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 19 Birr (COL$1,621) | COL$4,351 | 63% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 382 Birr (COL$33,371) | COL$69,767 | 52% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 224 Birr (COL$19,555) | COL$14,898 | 31% |
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 14% cheaper than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 81 Birr (COL$7,084) | COL$13,864 | 49% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 155 Birr (COL$13,568) | COL$31,951 | 58% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 596 Birr (COL$52,090) | COL$54,862 | 5% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 85 Birr (COL$7,417) | COL$20,351 | 64% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 141 Birr (COL$12,305) | COL$10,772 | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 138 Birr (COL$12,076) | COL$12,566 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 65 Birr (COL$5,673) | COL$5,836 | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 66 Birr (COL$5,746) | COL$3,872 | 48% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 132 Birr (COL$11,538) | COL$11,321 | 2% |
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 71% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 650 Birr (COL$56,805) | COL$31,364 | 81% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 140 Birr (COL$12,209) | COL$18,878 | 35% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 1,389 Birr (COL$121,387) | COL$130,952 | 7% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 1,130 Birr (COL$98,742) | COL$69,342 | 42% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 119 Birr (COL$10,436) | COL$11,026 | 5% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 32 Birr (COL$2,789) | COL$3,822 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 36 Birr (COL$3,107) | COL$3,401 | 9% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 12,506 Birr (COL$1,093,067) | COL$1,204,970 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 13 Birr (COL$1,099) | COL$218 | 404% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 1,459 Birr (COL$127,488) | COL$74,853 | 70% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 112 Birr (COL$9,796) | COL$3,969 | 147% |
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For example, you would need at least COL$4,489,304 (51,363 Birr) in Addis Ababa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with COL$3,440,000 in Tunja.