Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 445 Birr (₨670) | ₨339 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 459 Birr (₨690) | ₨297 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 330 Birr (₨497) | ₨164 | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Birr (₨46) | ₨54 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 119 Birr (₨179) | ₨85 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Birr (₨32) | ₨39 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 Birr (₨301) | ₨210 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 378 Birr (₨569) | ₨154 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (₨27) | ₨29 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 Birr (₨45) | ₨144 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 800 Birr (₨1,204) | ₨766 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 91 Birr (₨137) | ₨89 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (₨23) | ₨35 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,254 Birr (₨72,597) | ₨31,191 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,000 Birr (₨67,702) | ₨20,267 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Birr (₨3,009) | ₨4,423 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,000 Birr (₨60,179) | ₨23,087 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Birr (₨45,134) | ₨14,243 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,500 Birr (₨2,257) | ₨3,664 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 968 Birr (₨1,456) | ₨515 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,537 Birr (₨20,366) | ₨28,396 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (₨8,241) | ₨12,433 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Birr (₨301) | ₨416 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (₨282) | ₨319 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,300 Birr (₨1,956) | ₨2,301 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,438 Birr (₨2,164) | ₨2,530 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,619 Birr (₨2,436) | ₨3,605 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Birr (₨6,018) | ₨2,893 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,260,670 Birr (₨1,896,651) | ₨976,968 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Birr (₨46) | ₨109 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Birr (₨1,504) | ₨1,424 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (₨288) | ₨140 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Birr (₨301) | ₨303 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 Birr (₨752) | ₨1,586 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (₨139) | ₨402 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563 Birr (₨846) | ₨190 | + 346% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (₨235) | ₨248 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Birr (₨150) | ₨152 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Birr (₨150) | ₨73 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 154 Birr (₨231) | ₨351 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,255 Birr (₨1,888) | ₨1,405 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 271 Birr (₨408) | ₨600 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (₨1,504) | ₨1,517 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,394 Birr (₨3,602) | ₨2,140 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Birr (₨677) | ₨607 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Birr (₨150) | ₨229 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 Birr (₨120) | ₨173 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (₨8) | ₨1.29 | + 482% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,949 Birr (₨2,933) | ₨1,554 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 235 Birr (₨354) | ₨247 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,594 prices entered by 1,050 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 51% more expensive than in India
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