- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Netherlands
- Jima
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jima, Ethiopia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Jima (Ethiopia) is 61% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 Birr (€1.34) | €15 | - 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | €7 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 Birr (€1.94) | €3.83 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €1.22 | - | |
12 eggs, large | 24 Birr (€0.71) | €1.95 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.09 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Birr (€1.19) | €4.33 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.29 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 Birr (€0.30) | €1.75 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Birr (€0.36) | €0.70 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Birr (€2.08) | €4.50 | - 54% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 24 Birr (€0.71) | €2.50 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6.00 Birr (€0.18) | €0.87 | - 79% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Jima (Ethiopia) is in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,291 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €1,113 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €225 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,700 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €1,070 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €70 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €31 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | €450 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €85 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €10 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €15 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Jima (Ethiopia) is in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €85 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €37 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €119 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €104 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Jima (Ethiopia) is in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,992 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.68 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €151 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Jima (Ethiopia) is in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.00 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.23 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.23 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €1.90 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €0.90 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.75 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €25 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Jima (Ethiopia) is in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €41 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €21 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €49 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €90 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.00 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.71 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €579 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.30 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €20 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €7 | - | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Jima (Ethiopia) is 61% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,600
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,409
(47,315 Birr)
in Jima.
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