Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Colombia
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Ethiopia is 28% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ethiopia | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 604 Birr (COL$41,262) | COL$35,926 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 333 Birr (COL$22,743) | COL$26,648 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 391 Birr (COL$26,725) | COL$10,705 | + 150% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 107 Birr (COL$7,333) | COL$4,545 | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | 156 Birr (COL$10,661) | COL$9,776 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 Birr (COL$3,694) | COL$4,171 | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 317 Birr (COL$21,660) | COL$12,479 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 254 Birr (COL$17,381) | COL$9,405 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 113 Birr (COL$7,710) | COL$3,552 | + 117% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 138 Birr (COL$9,454) | COL$4,084 | + 131% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 168 Birr (COL$11,459) | COL$47,778 | - 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 62 Birr (COL$4,254) | COL$6,561 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Birr (COL$5,515) | COL$3,694 | + 49% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Ethiopia is 53% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ethiopia | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 81,729 Birr (COL$5,584,050) | COL$3,431,470 | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 59,759 Birr (COL$4,082,935) | COL$1,816,540 | + 125% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,660 Birr (COL$386,685) | COL$334,934 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,015 Birr (COL$3,622,186) | COL$1,939,220 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,558 Birr (COL$1,951,205) | COL$1,047,990 | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,458 Birr (COL$304,590) | COL$234,976 | + 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 981 Birr (COL$67,026) | COL$74,151 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 36,043 Birr (COL$2,462,581) | COL$1,386,040 | + 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,406 Birr (COL$847,646) | COL$444,453 | + 91% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 260 Birr (COL$17,769) | COL$21,857 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$14,400 | - | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Ethiopia is 14% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Ethiopia | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,750 Birr (COL$187,864) | COL$205,158 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,748 Birr (COL$119,442) | COL$139,363 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,965 Birr (COL$339,256) | COL$358,761 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,469 Birr (COL$168,674) | COL$301,004 | - 44% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Ethiopia is 23% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ethiopia | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Birr (COL$122,982,842) | COL$73,975,400 | + 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Birr (COL$5,354) | COL$4,009 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | COL$147,580 | - | |
Personal Care | + 175% | |||
Personal Care in Ethiopia is 175% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ethiopia | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (COL$68,324) | COL$21,178 | + 223% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (COL$204,971) | COL$27,786 | + 638% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,574 Birr (COL$175,860) | COL$120,452 | + 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (COL$4,099) | COL$24,902 | - 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 466 Birr (COL$31,805) | COL$14,232 | + 123% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 622 Birr (COL$42,523) | COL$19,846 | + 114% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 336 Birr (COL$22,951) | COL$8,145 | + 182% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 147 Birr (COL$10,061) | COL$6,086 | + 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 565 Birr (COL$38,629) | COL$32,498 | + 19% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Ethiopia is 69% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ethiopia | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,970 Birr (COL$202,930) | COL$51,543 | + 294% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 295 Birr (COL$20,175) | COL$30,038 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$134,433 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,690 Birr (COL$183,784) | COL$125,396 | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 363 Birr (COL$24,799) | COL$33,247 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 Birr (COL$8,394) | COL$10,735 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 Birr (COL$4,893) | COL$5,952 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | COL$2,545,900 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | COL$203 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,509 Birr (COL$171,454) | COL$112,857 | + 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,035 Birr (COL$139,021) | COL$9,009 | + 1443% | |
TOTAL | + 48% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,589 prices entered by 828 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 48% more expensive than in Colombia
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