Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Brazil
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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Ethiopia is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 604 Birr (R$ 53) | R$ 36 | + 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 333 Birr (R$ 29) | R$ 35 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 391 Birr (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 229% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 107 Birr (R$ 9) | R$ 5.17 | + 82% | |
12 eggs, large | 156 Birr (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 Birr (R$ 4.75) | R$ 8 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 317 Birr (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 254 Birr (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 113 Birr (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 138 Birr (R$ 12) | R$ 5.86 | + 107% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 168 Birr (R$ 15) | R$ 44 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 62 Birr (R$ 5.48) | R$ 9 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Birr (R$ 7) | R$ 4.50 | + 58% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Ethiopia is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 81,729 Birr (R$ 7,186) | R$ 3,821 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 59,759 Birr (R$ 5,254) | R$ 2,416 | + 118% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,660 Birr (R$ 498) | R$ 673 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,015 Birr (R$ 4,661) | R$ 2,756 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,558 Birr (R$ 2,511) | R$ 1,661 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,458 Birr (R$ 392) | R$ 557 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 981 Birr (R$ 86) | R$ 90 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 36,043 Birr (R$ 3,169) | R$ 1,914 | + 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,406 Birr (R$ 1,091) | R$ 655 | + 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 260 Birr (R$ 23) | R$ 31 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Ethiopia is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,750 Birr (R$ 242) | R$ 253 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,748 Birr (R$ 154) | R$ 262 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,965 Birr (R$ 437) | R$ 411 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,469 Birr (R$ 217) | R$ 321 | - 32% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Ethiopia is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Birr (R$ 158,267) | R$ 110,768 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Birr (R$ 7) | R$ 5.65 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 241 | - | |
Personal Care | + 174% | |||
Personal Care in Ethiopia is 174% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (R$ 88) | R$ 20 | + 331% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (R$ 264) | R$ 48 | + 445% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,574 Birr (R$ 226) | R$ 275 | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (R$ 5.28) | R$ 23 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 466 Birr (R$ 41) | R$ 14 | + 202% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 622 Birr (R$ 55) | R$ 19 | + 194% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 336 Birr (R$ 30) | R$ 7 | + 302% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 147 Birr (R$ 13) | R$ 5.39 | + 140% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 565 Birr (R$ 50) | R$ 59 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Ethiopia is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,970 Birr (R$ 261) | R$ 109 | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 295 Birr (R$ 26) | R$ 62 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 251 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,690 Birr (R$ 237) | R$ 224 | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 363 Birr (R$ 32) | R$ 30 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 Birr (R$ 11) | R$ 14 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 Birr (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,068 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.11 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,509 Birr (R$ 221) | R$ 135 | + 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,035 Birr (R$ 179) | R$ 11 | + 1487% | |
TOTAL | + 42% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,807 prices entered by 1,859 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 42% more expensive than in Brazil
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