Cost of living in France compared to Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in France is 51% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
France | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (1,179 Birr) | 604 Birr | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (653 Birr) | 333 Birr | + 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (435 Birr) | 391 Birr | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (85 Birr) | 107 Birr | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.68 (290 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (210 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 289% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (457 Birr) | 317 Birr | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (171 Birr) | 254 Birr | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (115 Birr) | 113 Birr | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (155 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (575 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 243% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (143 Birr) | 62 Birr | + 130% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (81 Birr) | 81 Birr | - 0% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in France is 38% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
France | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,708 (105,779 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,334 (82,625 Birr) | 59,759 Birr | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (11,849 Birr) | 5,660 Birr | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (63,920 Birr) | 53,015 Birr | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €849 (52,582 Birr) | 28,558 Birr | + 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (8,380 Birr) | 4,458 Birr | + 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (1,713 Birr) | 981 Birr | + 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | €457 (28,328 Birr) | 36,043 Birr | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (8,751 Birr) | 12,406 Birr | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (687 Birr) | 260 Birr | + 164% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (1,017 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in France is 69% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
France | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (5,971 Birr) | 2,750 Birr | + 117% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (2,451 Birr) | 1,748 Birr | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (6,199 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (7,785 Birr) | 2,469 Birr | + 215% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in France is 11% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
France | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,525 (1,828,544 Birr) | 1,800,000 Birr | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (117 Birr) | 78 Birr | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (3,754 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in France is 57% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
France | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (188 Birr) | 1,000 Birr | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (497 Birr) | 3,000 Birr | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (1,957 Birr) | 2,574 Birr | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (226 Birr) | 60 Birr | + 276% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (242 Birr) | 466 Birr | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (237 Birr) | 622 Birr | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (160 Birr) | 336 Birr | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (174 Birr) | 147 Birr | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (1,312 Birr) | 565 Birr | + 132% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in France is 10% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
France | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (2,971 Birr) | 2,970 Birr | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (1,510 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 411% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (6,348 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (4,662 Birr) | 2,690 Birr | + 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (716 Birr) | 363 Birr | + 97% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.04 (312 Birr) | 123 Birr | + 154% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (440 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 514% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €623 (38,573 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (15 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (2,235 Birr) | 2,509 Birr | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (690 Birr) | 2,035 Birr | - 66% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,548 prices entered by 264 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in France is 18% more expensive than in Ethiopia
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