- 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 | 144 Birr (€4.57) | €15 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 124 Birr (€3.94) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 156 Birr (€4.92) | €3.83 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Birr (€0.78) | €1.22 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 Birr (€1.60) | €1.95 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (€0.73) | €2.09 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 110 Birr (€3.48) | €4.33 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 Birr (€2.77) | €2.29 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (€0.41) | €1.75 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (€0.60) | €0.70 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 173 Birr (€5.49) | €4.50 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 38 Birr (€1.20) | €2.50 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Birr (€0.45) | €0.87 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 28% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,498 Birr (€1,155) | €1,291 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,533 Birr (€618) | €1,113 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,965 Birr (€157) | €225 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,056 Birr (€508) | €1,700 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,846 Birr (€312) | €1,070 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,886 Birr (€91) | €70 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,575 Birr (€82) | €31 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,309 Birr (€579) | €450 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,301 Birr (€136) | €85 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 98 Birr (€3.11) | €10 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 133 Birr (€4.22) | €15 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 31% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 701 Birr (€22) | €85 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,104 Birr (€35) | €37 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,190 Birr (€69) | €119 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,080 Birr (€66) | €104 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 72% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 754,439 Birr (€23,877) | €24,992 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (€0.62) | €1.68 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 620 Birr (€20) | €151 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 279 Birr (€9) | €23 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 11% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 84 Birr (€2.67) | €5.00 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 168 Birr (€5.30) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 522 Birr (€17) | €24 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 90 Birr (€2.86) | €3.23 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 109 Birr (€3.46) | €2.23 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 96 Birr (€3.04) | €1.90 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 43 Birr (€1.35) | €0.90 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Birr (€1.52) | €1.75 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 117 Birr (€3.71) | €25 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 48% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 Birr (€11) | €41 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 174 Birr (€5.50) | €21 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,312 Birr (€42) | €49 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 897 Birr (€28) | €90 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 Birr (€3.78) | €8 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Birr (€1.11) | €3.00 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 Birr (€0.91) | €3.71 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,091 Birr (€383) | €579 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.30 Birr (€0.17) | €0.30 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,482 Birr (€47) | €20 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 97 Birr (€3.06) | €7 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 733 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 49% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,200
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,122
(67,039 Birr)
in Addis Ababa.
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