Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Birr (41元) | 54元 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 280 Birr (45元) | 36元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 242 Birr (39元) | 15元 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Birr (5.23元) | 14元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 Birr (11元) | 14元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (3.65元) | 9元 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 157 Birr (25元) | 56元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 Birr (21元) | 12元 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (2.87元) | 6元 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32 Birr (5.10元) | 6元 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 298 Birr (48元) | 108元 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 Birr (7元) | 9元 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (2.35元) | 10元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,405 Birr (5,847元) | 7,480元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,456 Birr (3,446元) | 4,546元 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,232 Birr (358元) | 406元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,790 Birr (3,660元) | 6,893元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,560 Birr (1,696元) | 3,954元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,684 Birr (271元) | 261元 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,024 Birr (164元) | 84元 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,199 Birr (2,120元) | 2,223元 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (880元) | 622元 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237 Birr (38元) | 47元 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (30元) | 44元 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 696 Birr (112元) | 359元 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,306 Birr (210元) | 227元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,372 Birr (381元) | 569元 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,030 Birr (326元) | 513元 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,132,220 Birr (181,842元) | 160,747元 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (3.21元) | 6元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 532 Birr (85元) | 177元 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (31元) | 29元 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 482 Birr (77元) | 35元 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 636 Birr (102元) | 441元 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (15元) | 31元 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 218 Birr (35元) | 38元 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (25元) | 33元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Birr (11元) | 9元 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 111 Birr (18元) | 11元 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176 Birr (28元) | 84元 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 819 Birr (132元) | 201元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 Birr (24元) | 94元 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (161元) | 978元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,362 Birr (219元) | 413元 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 429 Birr (69元) | 70元 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 Birr (8元) | 34元 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 58 Birr (9元) | 31元 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (0.80元) | 0.55元 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,610 Birr (259元) | 419元 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 125 Birr (20元) | 22元 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,426 prices entered by 280 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 25% cheaper than in China
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