- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 Birr (31元) | 51元 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 119 Birr (28元) | 34元 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr (32元) | 15元 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr (6元) | 15元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Birr (13元) | 16元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (5.24元) | 8元 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (33元) | 58元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (22元) | 13元 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (3.03元) | 7元 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (4.55元) | 5.63元 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr (39元) | 114元 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (9元) | 8元 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (2.92元) | 12元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 31,580 Birr (7,536元) | 9,470元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (4,572元) | 4,307元 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (1,467元) | 439元 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,196 Birr (2,910元) | 5,706元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (2,254元) | 3,520元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (679元) | 311元 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,322 Birr (1,031元) | 86元 | + 1093% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr (3,972元) | 2,153元 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (959元) | 681元 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (29元) | 37元 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (33元) | 38元 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (184元) | 553元 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (244元) | 260元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr (572元) | 624元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr (355元) | 694元 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (217,055元) | 143,509元 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (5.55元) | 7元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (95元) | 156元 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (36元) | 26元 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 733 Birr (175元) | 30元 | + 474% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (158元) | 493元 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (19元) | 29元 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (24元) | 36元 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (28元) | 36元 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (12元) | 9元 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (12元) | 14元 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (28元) | 59元 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 3% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (139元) | 148元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (42元) | 86元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (348元) | 752元 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (230元) | 367元 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (28元) | 59元 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (8元) | 34元 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (5.79元) | 33元 | - 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (3,848元) | 3,239元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Birr (2.90元) | 0.99元 | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (348元) | 309元 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (25元) | 20元 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 7% more expensive than in China
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