- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Netherlands
- Addis Ababa
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 49% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 117 Birr (€3.64) | €15 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 Birr (€3.74) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 136 Birr (€4.24) | €3.83 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 Birr (€0.75) | €1.22 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Birr (€1.63) | €1.95 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (€0.72) | €2.09 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 104 Birr (€3.25) | €4.33 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 93 Birr (€2.90) | €2.29 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Birr (€0.36) | €1.75 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (€0.58) | €0.70 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 163 Birr (€5.07) | €4.50 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 34 Birr (€1.05) | €2.50 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (€0.37) | €0.87 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 24% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,542 Birr (€1,201) | €1,291 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,966 Birr (€622) | €1,113 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,974 Birr (€186) | €225 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,969 Birr (€435) | €1,700 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,428 Birr (€294) | €1,070 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,024 Birr (€94) | €70 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,888 Birr (€90) | €31 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,819 Birr (€555) | €450 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (€125) | €85 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 122 Birr (€3.79) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 133 Birr (€4.15) | €15 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 31% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 816 Birr (€25) | €85 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,103 Birr (€34) | €37 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,346 Birr (€73) | €119 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,891 Birr (€59) | €104 | - 43% | |
| 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 | 909,578 Birr (€28,343) | €24,992 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (€0.59) | €1.68 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 580 Birr (€18) | €151 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 204 Birr (€6) | €23 | - 72% | |
| 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) | 109 Birr (€3.39) | €5.00 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 794 Birr (€25) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 547 Birr (€17) | €24 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 82 Birr (€2.55) | €3.23 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 112 Birr (€3.49) | €2.23 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 112 Birr (€3.49) | €1.90 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 Birr (€1.40) | €0.90 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Birr (€1.65) | €1.75 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (€3.67) | €25 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 36% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Birr (€12) | €41 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (€5.50) | €21 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,291 Birr (€40) | €49 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (€30) | €90 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 117 Birr (€3.64) | €8 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33 Birr (€1.04) | €3.00 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 Birr (€0.85) | €3.71 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,431 Birr (€419) | €579 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Birr (€0.32) | €0.30 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (€45) | €20 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 106 Birr (€3.30) | €7 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 678 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 48% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,800
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,982
(63,614 Birr)
in Addis Ababa.
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