Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Bahrain
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Ethiopia is 19% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
Ethiopia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 604 Birr (Dinar 4.023) | Dinar 7 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 333 Birr (Dinar 2.217) | Dinar 3.469 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 391 Birr (Dinar 2.606) | Dinar 0.979 | + 166% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 107 Birr (Dinar 0.715) | Dinar 0.799 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 156 Birr (Dinar 1.039) | Dinar 1.356 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 Birr (Dinar 0.360) | Dinar 0.394 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 317 Birr (Dinar 2.112) | Dinar 1.233 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 254 Birr (Dinar 1.695) | Dinar 0.774 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 113 Birr (Dinar 0.752) | Dinar 0.306 | + 146% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 138 Birr (Dinar 0.922) | Dinar 1.513 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 168 Birr (Dinar 1.117) | Dinar 9 | - 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 62 Birr (Dinar 0.415) | Dinar 0.888 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Birr (Dinar 0.538) | Dinar 0.436 | + 23% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Ethiopia is 31% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
Ethiopia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 81,729 Birr (Dinar 544) | Dinar 819 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 59,759 Birr (Dinar 398) | Dinar 339 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,660 Birr (Dinar 38) | Dinar 184 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,015 Birr (Dinar 353) | Dinar 365 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,558 Birr (Dinar 190) | Dinar 284 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,458 Birr (Dinar 30) | Dinar 75 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 981 Birr (Dinar 7) | Dinar 12 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 36,043 Birr (Dinar 240) | Dinar 159 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,406 Birr (Dinar 83) | Dinar 26 | + 216% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 260 Birr (Dinar 1.732) | Dinar 3.000 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 2.699 | - | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Ethiopia is 36% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
Ethiopia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,750 Birr (Dinar 18) | Dinar 24 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,748 Birr (Dinar 12) | Dinar 20 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,965 Birr (Dinar 33) | Dinar 42 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,469 Birr (Dinar 16) | Dinar 40 | - 59% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Ethiopia is 33% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Ethiopia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Birr (Dinar 11,991) | Dinar 9,130 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 94 Birr (Dinar 0.626) | Dinar 0.191 | + 227% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 14 | - | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in Ethiopia is 89% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Ethiopia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.000 | + 233% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (Dinar 20) | Dinar 6.000 | + 233% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,574 Birr (Dinar 17) | Dinar 18 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (Dinar 0.400) | Dinar 2.000 | - 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 466 Birr (Dinar 3.101) | Dinar 1.892 | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 622 Birr (Dinar 4.146) | Dinar 2.817 | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 336 Birr (Dinar 2.238) | Dinar 1.000 | + 124% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 147 Birr (Dinar 0.981) | Dinar 1.633 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 565 Birr (Dinar 3.766) | Dinar 2.678 | + 41% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Ethiopia is 32% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
Ethiopia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,970 Birr (Dinar 20) | Dinar 27 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 295 Birr (Dinar 1.967) | Dinar 13 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 20 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,690 Birr (Dinar 18) | Dinar 44 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 363 Birr (Dinar 2.418) | Dinar 10 | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 Birr (Dinar 0.818) | Dinar 3.130 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 Birr (Dinar 0.477) | Dinar 3.763 | - 87% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dinar 0.040 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,509 Birr (Dinar 17) | Dinar 33 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,035 Birr (Dinar 14) | Dinar 5.055 | + 168% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 435 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 12% cheaper than in Bahrain
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