Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Birr (₨401) | ₨345 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 271 Birr (₨473) | ₨294 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 242 Birr (₨423) | ₨141 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Birr (₨57) | ₨52 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 Birr (₨118) | ₨75 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (₨39) | ₨37 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 157 Birr (₨274) | ₨235 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 Birr (₨233) | ₨149 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (₨32) | ₨32 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32 Birr (₨55) | ₨138 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 298 Birr (₨520) | ₨721 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 Birr (₨74) | ₨86 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Birr (₨28) | ₨35 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,326 Birr (₨66,887) | ₨33,225 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,362 Birr (₨40,773) | ₨19,978 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,232 Birr (₨3,896) | ₨4,391 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,790 Birr (₨39,774) | ₨18,113 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,560 Birr (₨18,429) | ₨11,868 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,684 Birr (₨2,940) | ₨3,639 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,055 Birr (₨1,841) | ₨712 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,834 Birr (₨22,398) | ₨29,862 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (₨9,559) | ₨10,869 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237 Birr (₨414) | ₨398 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (₨327) | ₨220 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 861 Birr (₨1,502) | ₨2,376 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,438 Birr (₨2,510) | ₨2,495 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,598 Birr (₨4,535) | ₨3,665 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,222 Birr (₨3,878) | ₨2,737 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,367,220 Birr (₨2,386,107) | ₨944,817 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (₨35) | ₨83 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 574 Birr (₨1,002) | ₨1,167 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (₨334) | ₨99 | + 238% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 482 Birr (₨842) | ₨216 | + 289% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 636 Birr (₨1,110) | ₨630 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (₨161) | ₨319 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 218 Birr (₨381) | ₨170 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (₨273) | ₨260 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 Birr (₨122) | ₨139 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 111 Birr (₨193) | ₨72 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176 Birr (₨307) | ₨216 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 578 Birr (₨1,008) | ₨1,196 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 Birr (₨262) | ₨478 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (₨1,745) | ₨1,591 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,807 Birr (₨3,153) | ₨1,484 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 429 Birr (₨748) | ₨517 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Birr (₨78) | ₨180 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Birr (₨88) | ₨187 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (₨9) | ₨5.46 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,911 Birr (₨3,335) | ₨1,488 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 131 Birr (₨229) | ₨272 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,026 prices entered by 1,891 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 35% more expensive than in India
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