Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 460 Birr (R$ 42) | R$ 36 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 439 Birr (R$ 41) | R$ 34 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 409 Birr (R$ 38) | R$ 11 | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 Birr (R$ 8) | R$ 5.82 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 135 Birr (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Birr (R$ 5.06) | R$ 8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 563 Birr (R$ 52) | R$ 26 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 394 Birr (R$ 36) | R$ 9 | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38 Birr (R$ 3.46) | R$ 5.65 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Birr (R$ 4.84) | R$ 6 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 641 Birr (R$ 59) | R$ 44 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Birr (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120 Birr (R$ 11) | R$ 4.91 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 90,406 Birr (R$ 8,342) | R$ 3,746 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,695 Birr (R$ 4,678) | R$ 2,500 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,857 Birr (R$ 725) | R$ 587 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,675 Birr (R$ 3,938) | R$ 2,662 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,002 Birr (R$ 1,846) | R$ 1,703 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,436 Birr (R$ 594) | R$ 513 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,101 Birr (R$ 286) | R$ 90 | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 42,373 Birr (R$ 3,910) | R$ 1,987 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,770 Birr (R$ 901) | R$ 631 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 334 Birr (R$ 31) | R$ 29 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Birr (R$ 18) | R$ 21 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,745 Birr (R$ 253) | R$ 249 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,224 Birr (R$ 113) | R$ 248 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,052 Birr (R$ 374) | R$ 411 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,760 Birr (R$ 255) | R$ 301 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Birr (R$ 166,087) | R$ 115,300 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 Birr (R$ 5.96) | R$ 5.57 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 808 Birr (R$ 75) | R$ 228 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (R$ 18) | R$ 21 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Birr (R$ 18) | R$ 43 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 549 Birr (R$ 51) | R$ 263 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (R$ 9) | R$ 22 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 522 Birr (R$ 48) | R$ 13 | + 274% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 180 Birr (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 174 Birr (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Birr (R$ 11) | R$ 5.31 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 258 Birr (R$ 24) | R$ 55 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,363 Birr (R$ 126) | R$ 112 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 239 Birr (R$ 22) | R$ 66 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 215 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,832 Birr (R$ 261) | R$ 199 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 350 Birr (R$ 32) | R$ 29 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 167 Birr (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Birr (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,404 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,929 Birr (R$ 270) | R$ 125 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 265 Birr (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,076 prices entered by 1,718 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 17% more expensive than in Brazil
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