Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 121% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 553 Birr (₨832) | ₨384 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Birr (₨894) | ₨353 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 391 Birr (₨589) | ₨173 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Birr (₨166) | ₨58 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 171 Birr (₨257) | ₨85 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71 Birr (₨107) | ₨47 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 292 Birr (₨439) | ₨262 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 364 Birr (₨547) | ₨164 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 113 Birr (₨170) | ₨32 | + 436% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 Birr (₨79) | ₨173 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 865 Birr (₨1,302) | ₨796 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 Birr (₨121) | ₨98 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 62 Birr (₨94) | ₨40 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 94,078 Birr (₨141,573) | ₨54,213 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 58,833 Birr (₨88,534) | ₨33,306 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,660 Birr (₨8,517) | ₨4,784 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,015 Birr (₨79,779) | ₨33,154 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,558 Birr (₨42,976) | ₨18,976 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,458 Birr (₨6,709) | ₨5,231 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,132 Birr (₨1,703) | ₨646 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 33,534 Birr (₨50,463) | ₨31,090 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,406 Birr (₨18,670) | ₨11,916 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 260 Birr (₨391) | ₨571 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨578 | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,091 Birr (₨4,652) | ₨2,290 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,748 Birr (₨2,631) | ₨2,801 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,965 Birr (₨7,472) | ₨4,377 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,261 Birr (₨6,412) | ₨3,238 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Birr (₨2,708,724) | ₨1,723,340 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 77 Birr (₨115) | ₨105 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 719 Birr (₨1,082) | ₨910 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 311% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 311% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (₨1,505) | ₨155 | + 868% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (₨4,515) | ₨289 | + 1461% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Birr (₨1,505) | ₨932 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (₨90) | ₨381 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 466 Birr (₨701) | ₨204 | + 243% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 622 Birr (₨937) | ₨288 | + 226% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 126 Birr (₨190) | ₨178 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 147 Birr (₨222) | ₨94 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 230 Birr (₨346) | ₨323 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,970 Birr (₨4,470) | ₨1,414 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 282 Birr (₨424) | ₨624 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,134 Birr (₨3,212) | ₨1,861 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 363 Birr (₨546) | ₨817 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 Birr (₨185) | ₨216 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Birr (₨89) | ₨179 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨53,125 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Birr (₨1,881) | ₨1,478 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,035 Birr (₨3,062) | ₨286 | + 969% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,952 prices entered by 1,333 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 88% more expensive than in India
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