- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 Birr (33元) | 53元 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 119 Birr (30元) | 33元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr (34元) | 15元 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr (6元) | 16元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Birr (13元) | 16元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (5.49元) | 8元 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (35元) | 63元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (23元) | 13元 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (3.17元) | 7元 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (4.77元) | 5.65元 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr (41元) | 114元 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (10元) | 8元 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (3.06元) | 12元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,230 Birr (7,555元) | 9,680元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (4,787元) | 4,478元 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (1,536元) | 425元 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,969 Birr (3,491元) | 5,710元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (2,360元) | 3,523元 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (712元) | 304元 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,485 Birr (871元) | 88元 | + 893% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr (4,160元) | 2,242元 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (1,005元) | 678元 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (30元) | 40元 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (34元) | 39元 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (192元) | 554元 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (256元) | 280元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr (599元) | 614元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr (372元) | 672元 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (227,304元) | 145,666元 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (5.81元) | 7元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (99元) | 154元 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (37元) | 26元 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 899 Birr (225元) | 32元 | + 602% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (166元) | 425元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (20元) | 30元 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (26元) | 37元 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (29元) | 38元 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (13元) | 10元 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (13元) | 14元 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (29元) | 59元 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (145元) | 159元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (44元) | 86元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (364元) | 723元 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (241元) | 375元 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (29元) | 60元 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (8元) | 34元 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (6元) | 34元 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (4,030元) | 3,310元 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Birr (6元) | 0.98元 | + 542% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (364元) | 300元 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (26元) | 20元 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 14% more expensive than in China
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