- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 Birr (元36) | 元53 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 122 Birr (元30) | 元33 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 142 Birr (元35) | 元15 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Birr (元6) | 元16 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 51 Birr (元13) | 元16 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (元5.30) | 元8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (元34) | 元62 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 87 Birr (元21) | 元14 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Birr (元3.06) | 元7 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Birr (元4.20) | 元5.68 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 169 Birr (元42) | 元113 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 41 Birr (元10) | 元8 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Birr (元3.33) | 元13 | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,524 Birr (元6,999) | 元9,961 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (元4,700) | 元4,816 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (元1,508) | 元445 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,969 Birr (元3,427) | 元5,460 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (元2,317) | 元3,552 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (元699) | 元317 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,485 Birr (元855) | 元84 | + 922% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,500 Birr (元4,294) | 元2,420 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (元986) | 元670 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (元30) | 元40 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (元34) | 元39 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (元189) | 元528 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (元251) | 元270 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,372 Birr (元582) | 元621 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,672 Birr (元410) | 元680 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (元223,167) | 元141,253 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (元4.65) | 元7 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 619 Birr (元152) | 元146 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (元37) | 元26 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 162 Birr (元40) | 元40 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (元163) | 元263 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (元19) | 元30 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 Birr (元29) | 元38 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (元29) | 元39 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Birr (元12) | 元9 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (元12) | 元13 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (元29) | 元60 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (元143) | 元165 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (元43) | 元93 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (元358) | 元826 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (元236) | 元403 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (元28) | 元61 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (元8) | 元34 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 Birr (元5.70) | 元32 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (元3,957) | 元3,320 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Birr (元6) | 元0.65 | + 852% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (元357) | 元355 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (元26) | 元21 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 12% more expensive than in China
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