- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 Birr (₨336) | ₨417 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 119 Birr (₨304) | ₨266 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr (₨344) | ₨142 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr (₨65) | ₨52 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Birr (₨134) | ₨72 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (₨56) | ₨40 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (₨357) | ₨201 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (₨231) | ₨139 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (₨33) | ₨25 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (₨49) | ₨121 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr (₨419) | ₨839 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (₨100) | ₨82 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (₨31) | ₨33 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,230 Birr (₨77,336) | ₨30,897 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (₨49,010) | ₨21,222 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (₨15,726) | ₨4,411 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,969 Birr (₨35,736) | ₨25,359 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (₨24,158) | ₨15,654 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (₨7,284) | ₨3,891 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,485 Birr (₨8,915) | ₨844 | + 956% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr (₨42,584) | ₨33,586 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (₨10,283) | ₨10,549 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (₨308) | ₨382 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (₨351) | ₨545 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 3% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (₨1,968) | ₨2,402 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (₨2,618) | ₨2,708 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr (₨6,131) | ₨3,721 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr (₨3,806) | ₨2,923 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (₨2,326,911) | ₨877,426 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (₨60) | ₨78 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (₨1,018) | ₨1,324 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (₨381) | ₨136 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 899 Birr (₨2,300) | ₨283 | + 712% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (₨1,698) | ₨1,544 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (₨201) | ₨255 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (₨262) | ₨177 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (₨301) | ₨228 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (₨128) | ₨132 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (₨130) | ₨70 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (₨302) | ₨278 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (₨1,487) | ₨1,196 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (₨452) | ₨471 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (₨3,731) | ₨1,987 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (₨2,464) | ₨1,802 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (₨296) | ₨643 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (₨81) | ₨195 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (₨62) | ₨206 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (₨41,254) | ₨38,465 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Birr (₨31) | ₨58 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (₨3,727) | ₨1,868 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (₨266) | ₨248 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,080 prices entered by 4,770 different people.
Cost of living in Ethiopia is 43% more expensive than in India
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