- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Netherlands
- Addis Ababa
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 42% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 161 Birr (€4.84) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 138 Birr (€4.15) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 170 Birr (€5.10) | €3.83 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Birr (€0.70) | €1.22 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 Birr (€1.49) | €1.95 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 Birr (€0.79) | €2.09 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 133 Birr (€3.99) | €4.33 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 Birr (€2.64) | €2.29 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 Birr (€0.44) | €1.75 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Birr (€0.53) | €0.70 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 184 Birr (€5.55) | €4.50 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 41 Birr (€1.22) | €2.50 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Birr (€0.47) | €0.87 | - 46% | |
| 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 | 37,409 Birr (€1,125) | €1,291 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,922 Birr (€569) | €1,113 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,433 Birr (€163) | €225 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,258 Birr (€489) | €1,700 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,556 Birr (€318) | €1,070 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,887 Birr (€87) | €70 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,586 Birr (€78) | €31 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,198 Birr (€487) | €450 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,197 Birr (€126) | €85 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95 Birr (€2.86) | €10 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 179 Birr (€5.37) | €15 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 32% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 701 Birr (€21) | €85 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,170 Birr (€35) | €37 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,247 Birr (€68) | €119 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,025 Birr (€61) | €104 | - 41% | |
| 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 (€22,694) | €24,992 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (€0.61) | €1.68 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 645 Birr (€19) | €151 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 287 Birr (€9) | €23 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 20% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 84 Birr (€2.54) | €5.00 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Birr (€2.41) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 522 Birr (€16) | €24 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 90 Birr (€2.72) | €3.23 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 100 Birr (€3.00) | €2.23 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 94 Birr (€2.83) | €1.90 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 Birr (€1.25) | €0.90 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (€1.52) | €1.75 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Birr (€3.31) | €25 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 5% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 313 Birr (€9) | €41 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 169 Birr (€5.08) | €21 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,292 Birr (€99) | €49 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 978 Birr (€29) | €90 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 Birr (€3.60) | €8 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (€0.96) | €3.00 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Birr (€0.91) | €3.71 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,116 Birr (€364) | €579 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 Birr (€1.08) | €0.30 | + 261% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,475 Birr (€44) | €20 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 97 Birr (€2.91) | €7 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 619 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 44% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,000
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,238
(74,398 Birr)
in Addis Ababa.
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