Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Ethiopia
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 31% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
United Kingdom | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (967 Birr) | 604 Birr | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (559 Birr) | 333 Birr | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 (307 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (87 Birr) | 107 Birr | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 (262 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.28 (164 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 204% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.34 (385 Birr) | 317 Birr | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 (153 Birr) | 254 Birr | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (64 Birr) | 113 Birr | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 (142 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (726 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 333% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.36 (170 Birr) | 62 Birr | + 174% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (75 Birr) | 81 Birr | - 7% | |
Housing | + 101% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 101% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
United Kingdom | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,997 (144,036 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,637 (118,055 Birr) | 59,759 Birr | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £229 (16,543 Birr) | 5,660 Birr | + 192% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,818 (131,115 Birr) | 53,015 Birr | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,060 (76,406 Birr) | 28,558 Birr | + 168% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £190 (13,677 Birr) | 4,458 Birr | + 207% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (1,867 Birr) | 981 Birr | + 90% | |
40” flat screen tv | £324 (23,380 Birr) | 36,043 Birr | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (5,988 Birr) | 12,406 Birr | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (470 Birr) | 260 Birr | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (1,146 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 53% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
United Kingdom | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (5,263 Birr) | 2,750 Birr | + 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (2,341 Birr) | 1,748 Birr | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (5,830 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 (5,958 Birr) | 2,469 Birr | + 141% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 7% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
United Kingdom | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,126 (1,811,851 Birr) | 1,800,000 Birr | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (104 Birr) | 78 Birr | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £85 (6,098 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 49% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
United Kingdom | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.04 (364 Birr) | 1,000 Birr | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (566 Birr) | 3,000 Birr | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (5,333 Birr) | 2,574 Birr | + 107% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.77 (344 Birr) | 60 Birr | + 473% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 (142 Birr) | 466 Birr | - 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.78 (272 Birr) | 622 Birr | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (172 Birr) | 336 Birr | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (127 Birr) | 147 Birr | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (1,019 Birr) | 565 Birr | + 80% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
United Kingdom | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (2,880 Birr) | 2,970 Birr | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (1,388 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 370% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (8,926 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (4,967 Birr) | 2,690 Birr | + 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (772 Birr) | 363 Birr | + 113% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.71 (267 Birr) | 123 Birr | + 118% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.75 (415 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 479% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (38,696 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 (20 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (2,516 Birr) | 2,509 Birr | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (980 Birr) | 2,035 Birr | - 52% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,164 prices entered by 681 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 31% more expensive than in Ethiopia
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