Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Bermuda
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Ethiopia is 65% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Ethiopia | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 604 Birr (BD$11) | BD$29 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 333 Birr (BD$5.88) | BD$19 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 391 Birr (BD$7) | BD$9 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 107 Birr (BD$1.90) | BD$5.14 | - 63% | |
12 eggs, large | 156 Birr (BD$2.76) | BD$7 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 Birr (BD$0.96) | BD$8 | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 317 Birr (BD$5.60) | BD$14 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 254 Birr (BD$4.50) | BD$9 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 113 Birr (BD$1.99) | BD$4.78 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 138 Birr (BD$2.45) | BD$5.00 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 168 Birr (BD$2.96) | BD$24 | - 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 62 Birr (BD$1.10) | BD$8 | - 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Birr (BD$1.43) | BD$5.31 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Ethiopia is 75% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Ethiopia | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 81,729 Birr (BD$1,445) | BD$7,241 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 59,759 Birr (BD$1,056) | BD$4,410 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,660 Birr (BD$100) | BD$324 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,015 Birr (BD$937) | BD$3,223 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,558 Birr (BD$505) | BD$2,383 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,458 Birr (BD$79) | BD$168 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 981 Birr (BD$17) | BD$96 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | 36,043 Birr (BD$637) | BD$524 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,406 Birr (BD$219) | BD$267 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 260 Birr (BD$4.60) | BD$38 | - 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | BD$33 | - | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Ethiopia is 51% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Ethiopia | Bermuda | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,750 Birr (BD$49) | BD$77 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,748 Birr (BD$31) | BD$70 | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,965 Birr (BD$88) | BD$165 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,469 Birr (BD$44) | BD$105 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Ethiopia is 18% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Ethiopia | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Birr (BD$31,815) | BD$42,793 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 94 Birr (BD$1.66) | BD$2.37 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | BD$125 | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Ethiopia is 4% more expensive than in Bermuda | ||||
Ethiopia | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (BD$18) | BD$9 | + 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (BD$53) | BD$25 | + 112% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,574 Birr (BD$45) | BD$50 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (BD$1.06) | BD$20 | - 95% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 466 Birr (BD$8) | BD$7 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 622 Birr (BD$11) | BD$13 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 336 Birr (BD$5.94) | BD$10 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 147 Birr (BD$2.60) | BD$3.80 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 565 Birr (BD$10) | BD$30 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Ethiopia is 48% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Ethiopia | Bermuda | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,970 Birr (BD$52) | BD$107 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 295 Birr (BD$5.22) | BD$24 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | BD$75 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,690 Birr (BD$48) | BD$175 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 363 Birr (BD$6) | BD$18 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 Birr (BD$2.17) | BD$8 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 Birr (BD$1.27) | BD$11 | - 88% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | BD$1,139 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,509 Birr (BD$44) | BD$198 | - 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,035 Birr (BD$36) | BD$16 | + 125% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 427 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 58% cheaper than in Bermuda
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