Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Ethiopia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 445 Birr (58元) | 43元 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 459 Birr (60元) | 37元 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 330 Birr (43元) | 17元 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Birr (3.93元) | 14元 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 119 Birr (15元) | 16元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Birr (2.77元) | 9元 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 Birr (26元) | 48元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 378 Birr (49元) | 13元 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (2.34元) | 6元 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 Birr (3.89元) | 7元 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 800 Birr (104元) | 97元 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 91 Birr (12元) | 9元 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (2.01元) | 13元 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ethiopia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,254 Birr (6,259元) | 13,898元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,000 Birr (5,837元) | 8,379元 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Birr (259元) | 462元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,000 Birr (5,189元) | 6,525元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Birr (3,891元) | 4,376元 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,500 Birr (195元) | 516元 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 967 Birr (125元) | 140元 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,537 Birr (1,756元) | 1,829元 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (711元) | 546元 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Birr (26元) | 50元 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (24元) | 66元 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ethiopia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,300 Birr (169元) | 511元 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,438 Birr (187元) | 288元 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,619 Birr (210元) | 654元 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Birr (519元) | 844元 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ethiopia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,260,670 Birr (163,529元) | 148,501元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Birr (3.98元) | 8元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Birr (130元) | 206元 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Ethiopia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (25元) | 28元 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Birr (26元) | 27元 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 Birr (65元) | 386元 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (12元) | 30元 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563 Birr (73元) | 19元 | + 276% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (20元) | 44元 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Birr (13元) | 21元 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Birr (13元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 154 Birr (20元) | 82元 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ethiopia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,255 Birr (163元) | 260元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 271 Birr (35元) | 122元 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (130元) | 417元 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,394 Birr (311元) | 319元 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Birr (58元) | 90元 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Birr (13元) | 31元 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 Birr (10元) | 19元 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (0.65元) | 0.24元 | + 166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,949 Birr (253元) | 410元 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 235 Birr (31元) | 38元 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,295 prices entered by 189 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 25% cheaper than in China
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