Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Germany
Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Ethiopia is 23% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ethiopia | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 604 Birr (€10) | €14 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 333 Birr (€5.40) | €10 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 391 Birr (€6) | €6.00 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 107 Birr (€1.74) | €1.22 | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 156 Birr (€2.53) | €4.28 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 Birr (€0.88) | €3.00 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 317 Birr (€5.14) | €6 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 254 Birr (€4.13) | €2.59 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 113 Birr (€1.83) | €1.87 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 138 Birr (€2.25) | €1.09 | + 106% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 168 Birr (€2.72) | €7 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 62 Birr (€1.01) | €1.92 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Birr (€1.31) | €1.88 | - 31% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Ethiopia is 37% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ethiopia | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 81,729 Birr (€1,326) | €2,001 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 59,759 Birr (€970) | €1,574 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,660 Birr (€92) | €227 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,015 Birr (€860) | €1,239 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,558 Birr (€463) | €904 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,458 Birr (€72) | €163 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 981 Birr (€16) | €37 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | 36,043 Birr (€585) | €367 | + 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,406 Birr (€201) | €111 | + 82% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 260 Birr (€4.22) | €6 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €18 | - | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Ethiopia is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ethiopia | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,750 Birr (€45) | €86 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,748 Birr (€28) | €38 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,965 Birr (€81) | €89 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,469 Birr (€40) | €120 | - 67% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Ethiopia is 12% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ethiopia | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Birr (€29,206) | €33,039 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Birr (€1.27) | €1.82 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €51 | - | |
Personal Care | + 84% | |||
Personal Care in Ethiopia is 84% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Ethiopia | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (€16) | €9 | + 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (€49) | €16 | + 210% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,574 Birr (€42) | €72 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (€0.97) | €3.99 | - 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 466 Birr (€8) | €2.99 | + 153% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 622 Birr (€10) | €3.20 | + 216% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 336 Birr (€5.45) | €1.98 | + 175% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 147 Birr (€2.39) | €1.68 | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 565 Birr (€9) | €21 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Ethiopia is about the same as in Germany | ||||
Ethiopia | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,970 Birr (€48) | €46 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 295 Birr (€4.79) | €25 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €84 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,690 Birr (€44) | €67 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 363 Birr (€5.89) | €10 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 Birr (€1.99) | €3.73 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 Birr (€1.16) | €4.43 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €578 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.13 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,509 Birr (€41) | €40 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,035 Birr (€33) | €8 | + 300% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,745 prices entered by 430 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 16% cheaper than in Germany
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