- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 136 Birr (元33) | 元54 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 115 Birr (元28) | 元33 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 139 Birr (元33) | 元16 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Birr (元5.98) | 元16 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 Birr (元12) | 元16 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (元5.31) | 元8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 104 Birr (元25) | 元62 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 81 Birr (元19) | 元14 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Birr (元3.27) | 元7 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Birr (元4.27) | 元5.48 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 157 Birr (元38) | 元112 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 Birr (元10) | 元8 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Birr (元3.29) | 元12 | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 35,638 Birr (元8,520) | 元10,204 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,213 Birr (元5,310) | 元5,047 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,554 Birr (元1,328) | 元465 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,056 Birr (元3,838) | 元5,317 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,513 Birr (元2,752) | 元3,642 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,538 Birr (元1,324) | 元338 | + 292% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,292 Birr (元787) | 元86 | + 817% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,506 Birr (元4,185) | 元2,403 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,137 Birr (元989) | 元666 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96 Birr (元23) | 元40 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (元33) | 元36 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 717 Birr (元171) | 元546 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,167 Birr (元279) | 元260 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,202 Birr (元527) | 元611 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,699 Birr (元406) | 元604 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,556 Birr (元209,077) | 元143,255 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (元4.58) | 元7 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 670 Birr (元160) | 元153 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 144 Birr (元35) | 元25 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 186 Birr (元44) | 元43 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 597 Birr (元143) | 元265 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 91 Birr (元22) | 元31 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (元25) | 元44 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 126 Birr (元30) | 元38 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 Birr (元11) | 元9 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 54 Birr (元13) | 元12 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 117 Birr (元28) | 元60 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 502 Birr (元120) | 元174 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 167 Birr (元40) | 元98 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,604 Birr (元861) | 元840 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 897 Birr (元214) | 元419 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 188 Birr (元45) | 元64 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 Birr (元9) | 元34 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 Birr (元7) | 元35 | - 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,382 Birr (元3,199) | 元3,323 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 37 Birr (元9) | 元0.46 | + 1794% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,548 Birr (元370) | 元434 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 97 Birr (元23) | 元20 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 17% more expensive than in China
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