- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Netherlands
- Addis Ababa
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 47% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 177 Birr (€5.56) | €23 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 Birr (€4.33) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Birr (€4.53) | €3.83 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr (€0.81) | €1.22 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 45 Birr (€1.42) | €1.95 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Birr (€0.85) | €2.09 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 112 Birr (€3.52) | €4.33 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 104 Birr (€3.28) | €2.29 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Birr (€0.45) | €1.75 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Birr (€0.58) | €0.70 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 246 Birr (€8) | €4.50 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 43 Birr (€1.34) | €2.50 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Birr (€0.45) | €0.87 | - 48% | |
| 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 | 30,332 Birr (€955) | €1,149 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,965 Birr (€628) | €1,167 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 631 Birr (€20) | €225 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 17,054 Birr (€537) | €2,000 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,887 Birr (€248) | €1,311 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,122 Birr (€35) | €70 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,935 Birr (€61) | €37 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,726 Birr (€558) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,603 Birr (€176) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 Birr (€2.55) | €10 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84 Birr (€2.65) | €15 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 22% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 775 Birr (€24) | €85 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,352 Birr (€43) | €37 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203 Birr (€69) | €119 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,004 Birr (€63) | €104 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 66% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 914,614 Birr (€28,789) | €23,835 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (€0.59) | €1.72 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 718 Birr (€23) | €147 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 120 Birr (€3.79) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 26% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 95 Birr (€3.00) | €5.00 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Birr (€1.72) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 385 Birr (€12) | €24 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 93 Birr (€2.94) | €3.23 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 77 Birr (€2.42) | €2.23 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 110 Birr (€3.46) | €1.90 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36 Birr (€1.14) | €0.90 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Birr (€1.37) | €1.75 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Birr (€2.19) | €25 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 48% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 294 Birr (€9) | €41 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 134 Birr (€4.21) | €21 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 220 Birr (€7) | €49 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 907 Birr (€29) | €90 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Birr (€3.11) | €8 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24 Birr (€0.74) | €3.00 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Birr (€0.69) | €3.71 | - 81% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 11,489 Birr (€362) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 Birr (€0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,258 Birr (€40) | €21 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 Birr (€2.16) | €6 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 457 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 54% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,200
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,482
(47,084 Birr)
in Addis Ababa.
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