Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Ethiopia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 607 Birr (39元) | 36元 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,042 Birr (67元) | 37元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 388 Birr (25元) | 13元 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 Birr (5.59元) | 15元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 Birr (35元) | 15元 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 76 Birr (4.85元) | 11元 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 240 Birr (15元) | 51元 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 262 Birr (17元) | 15元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 Birr (2.96元) | 7元 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 74 Birr (4.72元) | 6元 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 160 Birr (10元) | 89元 | - 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 82 Birr (5.23元) | 8元 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Birr (5.19元) | 12元 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ethiopia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 83,721 Birr (5,346元) | 15,701元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 56,563 Birr (3,612元) | 7,613元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,557 Birr (483元) | 474元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,546 Birr (2,972元) | 6,823元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,139 Birr (1,924元) | 3,937元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,113 Birr (390元) | 313元 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 894 Birr (57元) | 101元 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,835 Birr (1,969元) | 1,340元 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Birr (894元) | 542元 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 122 Birr (8元) | 35元 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 Birr (17元) | 48元 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 58% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ethiopia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,378 Birr (216元) | 415元 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,800 Birr (115元) | 280元 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,413 Birr (282元) | 574元 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,469 Birr (158元) | 717元 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ethiopia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 152,522元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Birr (4.97元) | 8元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 245元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ethiopia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (64元) | 41元 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (192元) | 45元 | + 326% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,823 Birr (116元) | 111元 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (3.83元) | 47元 | - 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 282 Birr (18元) | 44元 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 Birr (10元) | 32元 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Birr (3.14元) | 9元 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 34 Birr (2.18元) | 12元 | - 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 412 Birr (26元) | 79元 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ethiopia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Birr (319元) | 225元 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 213 Birr (14元) | 110元 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 481元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,080 Birr (197元) | 253元 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Birr (6元) | 74元 | - 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,103 Birr (134元) | 27元 | + 388% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 Birr (6元) | 12元 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,708元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.19元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,817 Birr (244元) | 411元 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,105 Birr (71元) | 25元 | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,304 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 22% cheaper than in China
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