Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ethiopia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 607 Birr (Taka 632) | Taka 270 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,042 Birr (Taka 1,085) | Taka 530 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 388 Birr (Taka 404) | Taka 216 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 Birr (Taka 91) | Taka 90 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 Birr (Taka 577) | Taka 143 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 76 Birr (Taka 79) | Taka 87 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 Birr (Taka 250) | Taka 475 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 262 Birr (Taka 273) | Taka 301 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 Birr (Taka 48) | Taka 55 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 74 Birr (Taka 77) | Taka 427 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 160 Birr (Taka 167) | Taka 1,447 | - 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 82 Birr (Taka 85) | Taka 137 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Birr (Taka 85) | Taka 73 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ethiopia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 83,721 Birr (Taka 87,162) | Taka 39,784 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 56,563 Birr (Taka 58,888) | Taka 22,029 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,557 Birr (Taka 7,868) | Taka 3,945 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,546 Birr (Taka 48,459) | Taka 75,922 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,139 Birr (Taka 31,377) | Taka 37,731 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,113 Birr (Taka 6,364) | Taka 10,000 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 894 Birr (Taka 931) | Taka 1,373 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,835 Birr (Taka 32,103) | Taka 46,509 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Birr (Taka 14,575) | Taka 20,820 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 122 Birr (Taka 126) | Taka 533 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 Birr (Taka 276) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ethiopia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,378 Birr (Taka 3,517) | Taka 2,114 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,800 Birr (Taka 1,874) | Taka 2,450 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,413 Birr (Taka 4,595) | Taka 4,870 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,469 Birr (Taka 2,570) | Taka 4,397 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ethiopia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Birr (Taka 81) | Taka 120 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,408 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ethiopia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (Taka 1,041) | Taka 836 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (Taka 3,123) | Taka 682 | + 358% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,823 Birr (Taka 1,898) | Taka 1,500 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (Taka 62) | Taka 360 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 282 Birr (Taka 293) | Taka 411 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 Birr (Taka 155) | Taka 625 | - 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Birr (Taka 51) | Taka 102 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 34 Birr (Taka 36) | Taka 129 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 412 Birr (Taka 429) | Taka 380 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ethiopia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Birr (Taka 5,206) | Taka 1,745 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 213 Birr (Taka 222) | Taka 1,011 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,122 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,080 Birr (Taka 3,206) | Taka 3,851 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Birr (Taka 104) | Taka 1,519 | - 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,103 Birr (Taka 2,190) | Taka 291 | + 653% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 Birr (Taka 98) | Taka 527 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,817 Birr (Taka 3,973) | Taka 2,864 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,105 Birr (Taka 1,150) | Taka 331 | + 247% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 597 prices entered by 248 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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