Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 820 Birr (₨574) | ₨376 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,161 Birr (₨813) | ₨344 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 502 Birr (₨351) | ₨162 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Birr (₨67) | ₨60 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 295 Birr (₨206) | ₨95 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71 Birr (₨50) | ₨44 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 383 Birr (₨268) | ₨264 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 315 Birr (₨220) | ₨187 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Birr (₨23) | ₨35 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 Birr (₨40) | ₨161 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 586 Birr (₨411) | ₨903 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 Birr (₨52) | ₨100 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 49 Birr (₨34) | ₨40 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 79,055 Birr (₨55,345) | ₨46,413 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 63,136 Birr (₨44,200) | ₨29,260 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,083 Birr (₨1,459) | ₨5,291 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,546 Birr (₨32,586) | ₨26,330 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,139 Birr (₨21,099) | ₨15,150 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,113 Birr (₨4,279) | ₨4,546 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 894 Birr (₨626) | ₨696 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,783 Birr (₨33,452) | ₨25,834 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Birr (₨9,801) | ₨10,693 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 204 Birr (₨143) | ₨438 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 Birr (₨186) | ₨434 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 19% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,378 Birr (₨2,365) | ₨2,417 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,800 Birr (₨1,260) | ₨2,648 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,007 Birr (₨7,706) | ₨4,094 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,594 Birr (₨4,617) | ₨2,929 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,100,670 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Birr (₨51) | ₨103 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,218 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (₨700) | ₨111 | + 529% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (₨2,100) | ₨266 | + 689% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,823 Birr (₨1,276) | ₨1,030 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (₨42) | ₨364 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 282 Birr (₨197) | ₨188 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 Birr (₨104) | ₨269 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Birr (₨34) | ₨171 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 34 Birr (₨24) | ₨82 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 412 Birr (₨288) | ₨281 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ethiopia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Birr (₨3,500) | ₨1,535 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 213 Birr (₨149) | ₨688 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,709 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,080 Birr (₨2,156) | ₨2,099 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Birr (₨70) | ₨648 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,103 Birr (₨1,472) | ₨206 | + 616% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 Birr (₨66) | ₨205 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨43,684 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.07 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,817 Birr (₨2,672) | ₨1,748 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,105 Birr (₨773) | ₨298 | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,794 prices entered by 847 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 11% more expensive than in India
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