- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Netherlands
- Addis Ababa
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 37% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 Birr (€6) | €23 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 148 Birr (€5.75) | €9 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 117 Birr (€4.53) | €3.88 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Birr (€0.88) | €1.09 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 62 Birr (€2.42) | €1.93 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Birr (€0.98) | €2.12 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 110 Birr (€4.27) | €4.85 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (€3.50) | €2.28 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (€0.71) | €2.07 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Birr (€0.63) | €0.79 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 207 Birr (€8) | €5.00 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 44 Birr (€1.72) | €2.63 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Birr (€0.90) | €0.93 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 51% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,632 Birr (€801) | €1,000 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,965 Birr (€464) | €2,000 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 633 Birr (€25) | €250 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,348 Birr (€440) | €2,000 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,083 Birr (€236) | €1,311 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,227 Birr (€86) | €70 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,802 Birr (€70) | €37 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,354 Birr (€674) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,804 Birr (€186) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 112 Birr (€4.33) | €12 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 287 Birr (€11) | €20 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 13% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 810 Birr (€31) | €85 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,160 Birr (€45) | €37 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,871 Birr (€73) | €119 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,804 Birr (€70) | €104 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 63% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 911,373 Birr (€35,377) | €23,835 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (€0.73) | €1.72 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 515 Birr (€20) | €147 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 114 Birr (€4.41) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 13% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 81 Birr (€3.14) | €5.00 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Birr (€2.13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 319 Birr (€12) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 82 Birr (€3.19) | €5.45 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 97 Birr (€3.75) | €3.20 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 83 Birr (€3.23) | €2.80 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 39 Birr (€1.51) | €0.80 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 38 Birr (€1.48) | €2.50 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Birr (€2.71) | €25 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 40% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 276 Birr (€11) | €41 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 126 Birr (€4.87) | €18 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 165 Birr (€6) | €76 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 892 Birr (€35) | €90 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 94 Birr (€3.65) | €8 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Birr (€0.86) | €3.36 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Birr (€0.78) | €3.71 | - 79% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,898 Birr (€190) | €154 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.85 Birr (€0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,609 Birr (€62) | €16 | + 290% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Birr (€1.95) | €6 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 356 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 50% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,800
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,412
(36,382 Birr)
in Addis Ababa.
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