- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Netherlands
- Addis Ababa
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 43% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 165 Birr (€6) | €23 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 Birr (€4.92) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 Birr (€4.85) | €3.83 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Birr (€0.93) | €1.22 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 Birr (€1.59) | €1.95 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Birr (€0.91) | €2.09 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 108 Birr (€3.93) | €4.33 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 98 Birr (€3.59) | €2.29 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Birr (€0.52) | €1.75 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Birr (€0.65) | €0.70 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 242 Birr (€9) | €4.50 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 43 Birr (€1.57) | €2.50 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Birr (€0.42) | €0.87 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 49% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 26,260 Birr (€960) | €1,149 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,188 Birr (€555) | €1,167 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 676 Birr (€25) | €225 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 14,490 Birr (€530) | €2,000 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,964 Birr (€255) | €1,311 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,135 Birr (€41) | €70 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,807 Birr (€66) | €37 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,734 Birr (€648) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,200 Birr (€190) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 Birr (€2.96) | €10 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84 Birr (€3.07) | €15 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 19% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 810 Birr (€30) | €85 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,186 Birr (€43) | €37 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,027 Birr (€74) | €119 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,948 Birr (€71) | €104 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 64% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 945,705 Birr (€34,580) | €23,835 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (€0.69) | €1.72 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 564 Birr (€21) | €147 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 110 Birr (€4.02) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 23% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 Birr (€2.91) | €5.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Birr (€2.00) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 322 Birr (€12) | €24 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 82 Birr (€3.01) | €3.23 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 73 Birr (€2.66) | €2.23 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 90 Birr (€3.29) | €1.90 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38 Birr (€1.38) | €0.90 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41 Birr (€1.51) | €1.75 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69 Birr (€2.52) | €25 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 44% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285 Birr (€10) | €41 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 128 Birr (€4.69) | €21 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 173 Birr (€6) | €49 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 917 Birr (€34) | €90 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 102 Birr (€3.72) | €8 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Birr (€0.81) | €3.00 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Birr (€0.79) | €3.71 | - 79% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,275 Birr (€156) | €154 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 Birr (€0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,239 Birr (€45) | €21 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 Birr (€2.17) | €6 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 384 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 51% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,400
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,675
(45,811 Birr)
in Addis Ababa.
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