- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Netherlands
- Addis Ababa
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 44% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 157 Birr (€4.92) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 128 Birr (€4.01) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 142 Birr (€4.44) | €3.83 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Birr (€0.77) | €1.22 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 Birr (€1.57) | €1.95 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Birr (€0.74) | €2.09 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 111 Birr (€3.49) | €4.33 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 91 Birr (€2.85) | €2.29 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Birr (€0.37) | €1.75 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Birr (€0.57) | €0.70 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 179 Birr (€5.62) | €4.50 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (€1.21) | €2.50 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Birr (€0.40) | €0.87 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 22% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,512 Birr (€1,208) | €1,291 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,540 Birr (€676) | €1,113 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,565 Birr (€175) | €225 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,436 Birr (€516) | €1,700 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,458 Birr (€297) | €1,070 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,818 Birr (€88) | €70 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,005 Birr (€94) | €31 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,797 Birr (€590) | €450 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,310 Birr (€135) | €85 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 105 Birr (€3.30) | €10 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 133 Birr (€4.18) | €15 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 29% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 725 Birr (€23) | €85 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,172 Birr (€37) | €37 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,287 Birr (€72) | €119 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,977 Birr (€62) | €104 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 71% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 913,122 Birr (€28,652) | €24,992 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (€0.60) | €1.68 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 622 Birr (€20) | €151 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 247 Birr (€8) | €23 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 6% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91 Birr (€2.86) | €5.00 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Birr (€1.73) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 549 Birr (€17) | €24 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 89 Birr (€2.80) | €3.23 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 115 Birr (€3.59) | €2.23 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 104 Birr (€3.25) | €1.90 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 Birr (€1.44) | €0.90 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 Birr (€1.54) | €1.75 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (€3.69) | €25 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 57% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 370 Birr (€12) | €41 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 166 Birr (€5.22) | €21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,289 Birr (€40) | €49 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 905 Birr (€28) | €90 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136 Birr (€4.25) | €8 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Birr (€1.10) | €3.00 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 Birr (€0.91) | €3.71 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,045 Birr (€378) | €579 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.06 Birr (€0.03) | €0.30 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,376 Birr (€43) | €20 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 106 Birr (€3.32) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 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 688 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 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
€4,100
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,099
(66,902 Birr)
in Addis Ababa.
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