Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 820 Birr (R$ 35) | R$ 39 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,161 Birr (R$ 49) | R$ 38 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 502 Birr (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Birr (R$ 4.00) | R$ 5.58 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 311 Birr (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 Birr (R$ 3.10) | R$ 8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 383 Birr (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 315 Birr (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Birr (R$ 1.40) | R$ 7 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 Birr (R$ 2.42) | R$ 6 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 586 Birr (R$ 25) | R$ 50 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 Birr (R$ 3.15) | R$ 10 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 49 Birr (R$ 2.06) | R$ 4.56 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 79,055 Birr (R$ 3,324) | R$ 4,084 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 63,136 Birr (R$ 2,655) | R$ 2,685 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,083 Birr (R$ 88) | R$ 733 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,546 Birr (R$ 1,957) | R$ 3,023 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,139 Birr (R$ 1,267) | R$ 1,980 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,113 Birr (R$ 257) | R$ 529 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 894 Birr (R$ 38) | R$ 91 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,783 Birr (R$ 2,009) | R$ 1,814 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Birr (R$ 589) | R$ 650 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 Birr (R$ 10) | R$ 31 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 Birr (R$ 11) | R$ 22 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,872 Birr (R$ 163) | R$ 285 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Birr (R$ 105) | R$ 280 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,245 Birr (R$ 473) | R$ 417 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,592 Birr (R$ 319) | R$ 316 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 50% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 117,661 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 94 Birr (R$ 3.96) | R$ 6 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Birr (R$ 25) | R$ 248 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (R$ 42) | R$ 22 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (R$ 126) | R$ 51 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,823 Birr (R$ 77) | R$ 296 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (R$ 2.52) | R$ 24 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 282 Birr (R$ 12) | R$ 14 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 Birr (R$ 6) | R$ 21 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Birr (R$ 2.07) | R$ 8 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Birr (R$ 1.30) | R$ 5.66 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 412 Birr (R$ 17) | R$ 60 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ethiopia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Birr (R$ 210) | R$ 117 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 213 Birr (R$ 9) | R$ 61 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 233 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,080 Birr (R$ 130) | R$ 240 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Birr (R$ 4.21) | R$ 32 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,103 Birr (R$ 88) | R$ 17 | + 427% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 Birr (R$ 4.21) | R$ 12 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,819 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,817 Birr (R$ 160) | R$ 140 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 473 Birr (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,853 prices entered by 1,423 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 29% cheaper than in Brazil
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