Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 243 Birr (₨537) | ₨375 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 226 Birr (₨498) | ₨278 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 244 Birr (₨540) | ₨138 | + 290% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Birr (₨72) | ₨51 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 Birr (₨130) | ₨71 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (₨50) | ₨36 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 144 Birr (₨318) | ₨212 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Birr (₨283) | ₨134 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (₨39) | ₨28 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 Birr (₨55) | ₨127 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 235 Birr (₨519) | ₨797 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 48 Birr (₨105) | ₨84 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Birr (₨31) | ₨35 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 152% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,675 Birr (₨69,940) | ₨32,341 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,120 Birr (₨37,801) | ₨19,833 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,053 Birr (₨13,366) | ₨4,330 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,812 Birr (₨48,161) | ₨22,135 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,469 Birr (₨34,155) | ₨13,235 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,905 Birr (₨4,206) | ₨3,267 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,603 Birr (₨5,748) | ₨734 | + 684% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,181 Birr (₨33,520) | ₨29,901 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,403 Birr (₨16,345) | ₨10,367 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 258 Birr (₨570) | ₨378 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨359 | - | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 916 Birr (₨2,022) | ₨2,385 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,977 Birr (₨4,364) | ₨2,611 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,359 Birr (₨5,209) | ₨3,751 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,995 Birr (₨4,406) | ₨2,705 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,196,100 Birr (₨2,641,023) | ₨934,217 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (₨41) | ₨75 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 865 Birr (₨1,909) | ₨1,170 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 Birr (₨173) | ₨98 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 118 Birr (₨260) | ₨200 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 611 Birr (₨1,350) | ₨917 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 83 Birr (₨183) | ₨245 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 132 Birr (₨292) | ₨176 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 162 Birr (₨357) | ₨234 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 59 Birr (₨129) | ₨147 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Birr (₨122) | ₨69 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 144 Birr (₨317) | ₨233 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 609 Birr (₨1,346) | ₨1,246 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 178 Birr (₨392) | ₨475 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,736 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,017 Birr (₨2,245) | ₨1,930 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 Birr (₨318) | ₨678 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Birr (₨67) | ₨219 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 Birr (₨82) | ₨200 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,066 Birr (₨50,931) | ₨33,946 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 Birr (₨2.08) | ₨2.10 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,865 Birr (₨4,118) | ₨1,782 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 103 Birr (₨227) | ₨259 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,271 prices entered by 2,407 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 70% more expensive than in India
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