Cost of living in Italy compared to Ethiopia
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Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Italy is 34% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
Italy | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (1,040 Birr) | 604 Birr | + 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (626 Birr) | 333 Birr | + 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (340 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (91 Birr) | 107 Birr | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 (229 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (187 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 245% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (454 Birr) | 317 Birr | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (140 Birr) | 254 Birr | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (108 Birr) | 113 Birr | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (96 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (405 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 141% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (142 Birr) | 62 Birr | + 128% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (107 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 33% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Italy is 43% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
Italy | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (119,376 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 (78,321 Birr) | 59,759 Birr | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (12,192 Birr) | 5,660 Birr | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (72,446 Birr) | 53,015 Birr | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (49,090 Birr) | 28,558 Birr | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (8,021 Birr) | 4,458 Birr | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (1,630 Birr) | 981 Birr | + 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (20,632 Birr) | 36,043 Birr | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (8,106 Birr) | 12,406 Birr | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (440 Birr) | 260 Birr | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (667 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 43% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
Italy | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (4,761 Birr) | 2,750 Birr | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (2,090 Birr) | 1,748 Birr | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (5,522 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (7,240 Birr) | 2,469 Birr | + 193% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 11% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
Italy | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (1,903,083 Birr) | 1,800,000 Birr | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (114 Birr) | 78 Birr | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (2,276 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 35% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
Italy | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (620 Birr) | 1,000 Birr | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (594 Birr) | 3,000 Birr | - 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (6,492 Birr) | 2,574 Birr | + 152% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (392 Birr) | 60 Birr | + 554% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (259 Birr) | 466 Birr | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (216 Birr) | 622 Birr | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (207 Birr) | 336 Birr | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (179 Birr) | 147 Birr | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (1,222 Birr) | 565 Birr | + 116% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is about the same as in Ethiopia | ||||
Italy | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (2,428 Birr) | 2,970 Birr | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (1,189 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 303% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (4,801 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (4,602 Birr) | 2,690 Birr | + 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (590 Birr) | 363 Birr | + 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (111 Birr) | 123 Birr | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (332 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 364% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (51,139 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (21 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (3,437 Birr) | 2,509 Birr | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (370 Birr) | 2,035 Birr | - 82% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,748 prices entered by 244 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 17% more expensive than in Ethiopia
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