Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Birr (50元) | 45元 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 213 Birr (46元) | 34元 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 221 Birr (48元) | 15元 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Birr (7元) | 15元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 Birr (13元) | 13元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (5.10元) | 8元 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 154 Birr (34元) | 59元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 122 Birr (27元) | 15元 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 Birr (3.58元) | 6.00元 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Birr (4.99元) | 5.17元 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 216 Birr (47元) | 112元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 44 Birr (10元) | 8元 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (3.30元) | 14元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,763 Birr (6,492元) | 9,398元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,316 Birr (3,777元) | 4,943元 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,526 Birr (1,205元) | 431元 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,199 Birr (4,406元) | 5,740元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,808 Birr (3,012元) | 2,997元 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,557 Birr (994元) | 285元 | + 249% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,281 Birr (934元) | 93元 | + 899% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 18,444 Birr (4,023元) | 2,464元 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,373 Birr (1,608元) | 561元 | + 187% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185 Birr (40元) | 38元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 47元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 860 Birr (188元) | 481元 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,859 Birr (405元) | 250元 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,154 Birr (470元) | 647元 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,145 Birr (468元) | 620元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,550 Birr (240,065元) | 134,340元 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (4.37元) | 7元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 872 Birr (190元) | 149元 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 72 Birr (16元) | 37元 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 145 Birr (32元) | 45元 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 838 Birr (183元) | 347元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 110 Birr (24元) | 62元 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Birr (27元) | 47元 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 142 Birr (31元) | 31元 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 Birr (12元) | 8元 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 Birr (11元) | 12元 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 151 Birr (33元) | 71元 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 645 Birr (141元) | 177元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 175 Birr (38元) | 100元 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,076 Birr (235元) | 395元 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 166 Birr (36元) | 68元 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 Birr (8元) | 33元 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34 Birr (7元) | 31元 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,343 Birr (4,438元) | 3,256元 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.47 Birr (0.32元) | 0.31元 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,841 Birr (402元) | 335元 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 94 Birr (20元) | 22元 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,589 prices entered by 401 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 17% more expensive than in China
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