Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ethiopia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 460 Birr (Taka 904) | Taka 324 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 439 Birr (Taka 863) | Taka 492 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 409 Birr (Taka 803) | Taka 196 | + 310% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 Birr (Taka 172) | Taka 92 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 135 Birr (Taka 265) | Taka 132 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Birr (Taka 108) | Taka 78 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 563 Birr (Taka 1,107) | Taka 608 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 394 Birr (Taka 775) | Taka 223 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38 Birr (Taka 74) | Taka 33 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Birr (Taka 103) | Taka 384 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 641 Birr (Taka 1,259) | Taka 1,400 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Birr (Taka 130) | Taka 111 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120 Birr (Taka 235) | Taka 70 | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 202% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ethiopia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 90,406 Birr (Taka 177,588) | Taka 43,758 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,695 Birr (Taka 99,582) | Taka 25,202 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,857 Birr (Taka 15,433) | Taka 3,035 | + 409% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,675 Birr (Taka 83,828) | Taka 22,952 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,002 Birr (Taka 39,291) | Taka 18,549 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,436 Birr (Taka 12,642) | Taka 7,137 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,101 Birr (Taka 6,091) | Taka 1,213 | + 402% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 42,373 Birr (Taka 83,234) | Taka 31,061 | + 168% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,770 Birr (Taka 19,192) | Taka 17,904 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 334 Birr (Taka 656) | Taka 417 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Birr (Taka 393) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ethiopia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,745 Birr (Taka 5,391) | Taka 2,410 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,224 Birr (Taka 2,405) | Taka 3,066 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,052 Birr (Taka 7,960) | Taka 6,410 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,760 Birr (Taka 5,422) | Taka 4,273 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ethiopia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Birr (Taka 3,535,800) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 Birr (Taka 127) | Taka 107 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 808 Birr (Taka 1,587) | Taka 2,440 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ethiopia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (Taka 376) | Taka 285 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Birr (Taka 393) | Taka 513 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 549 Birr (Taka 1,078) | Taka 1,500 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (Taka 181) | Taka 425 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 522 Birr (Taka 1,026) | Taka 333 | + 208% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 180 Birr (Taka 354) | Taka 376 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 174 Birr (Taka 343) | Taka 85 | + 303% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Birr (Taka 232) | Taka 89 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 258 Birr (Taka 507) | Taka 445 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ethiopia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,363 Birr (Taka 2,677) | Taka 1,308 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 239 Birr (Taka 469) | Taka 852 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,832 Birr (Taka 5,563) | Taka 2,051 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 350 Birr (Taka 687) | Taka 999 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 167 Birr (Taka 327) | Taka 248 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Birr (Taka 177) | Taka 564 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,929 Birr (Taka 5,754) | Taka 2,601 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 265 Birr (Taka 521) | Taka 287 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 976 prices entered by 323 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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