Cost of living in India compared to Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in India is 47% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
India | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (286 Birr) | 604 Birr | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨340 (233 Birr) | 333 Birr | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (115 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (41 Birr) | 107 Birr | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨87 (60 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (33 Birr) | 54 Birr | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (167 Birr) | 317 Birr | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨182 (125 Birr) | 254 Birr | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (22 Birr) | 113 Birr | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (106 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨905 (621 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 270% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (60 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (27 Birr) | 81 Birr | - 67% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in India is 56% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
India | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,457 (31,849 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,696 (18,301 Birr) | 59,759 Birr | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,673 (3,203 Birr) | 5,660 Birr | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,601 (18,236 Birr) | 53,015 Birr | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,895 (10,211 Birr) | 28,558 Birr | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,065 (2,786 Birr) | 4,458 Birr | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (408 Birr) | 981 Birr | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,913 (20,507 Birr) | 36,043 Birr | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,503 (7,200 Birr) | 12,406 Birr | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨455 (312 Birr) | 260 Birr | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨647 (443 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in India is 13% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
India | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (1,653 Birr) | 2,750 Birr | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,912 (1,997 Birr) | 1,748 Birr | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,109 (2,817 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,950 (2,023 Birr) | 2,469 Birr | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in India is 11% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
India | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,910,150 (1,309,510 Birr) | 1,800,000 Birr | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (70 Birr) | 78 Birr | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 (728 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 79% | |||
Personal Care in India is 79% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
India | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (96 Birr) | 1,000 Birr | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (165 Birr) | 3,000 Birr | - 94% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨953 (653 Birr) | 2,574 Birr | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 (265 Birr) | 60 Birr | + 341% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (137 Birr) | 466 Birr | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨294 (201 Birr) | 622 Birr | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨155 (107 Birr) | 336 Birr | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (59 Birr) | 147 Birr | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (188 Birr) | 565 Birr | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in India is 42% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
India | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,451 (995 Birr) | 2,970 Birr | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (471 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,587 (1,088 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,125 (1,457 Birr) | 2,690 Birr | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (428 Birr) | 363 Birr | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (131 Birr) | 123 Birr | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨178 (122 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,373 (32,477 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (1.14 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (1,104 Birr) | 2,509 Birr | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨289 (198 Birr) | 2,035 Birr | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,692 prices entered by 1,086 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in India is 44% cheaper than in Ethiopia
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