- 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 (₨329) | ₨393 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 119 Birr (₨297) | ₨261 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr (₨336) | ₨143 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr (₨64) | ₨51 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Birr (₨131) | ₨71 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (₨55) | ₨38 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (₨349) | ₨200 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (₨226) | ₨139 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (₨32) | ₨25 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (₨48) | ₨122 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr (₨410) | ₨832 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (₨98) | ₨82 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (₨31) | ₨33 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 193% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 31,580 Birr (₨79,037) | ₨30,551 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (₨47,947) | ₨20,550 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (₨15,385) | ₨4,569 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,196 Birr (₨30,523) | ₨24,265 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (₨23,635) | ₨14,735 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (₨7,126) | ₨3,625 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,322 Birr (₨10,817) | ₨803 | + 1247% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr (₨41,661) | ₨33,889 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (₨10,060) | ₨10,502 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (₨301) | ₨395 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (₨343) | ₨582 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 1% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (₨1,925) | ₨2,439 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (₨2,561) | ₨2,720 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr (₨5,998) | ₨3,791 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr (₨3,723) | ₨2,948 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (₨2,276,469) | ₨880,663 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (₨58) | ₨78 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (₨996) | ₨1,366 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (₨373) | ₨128 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 733 Birr (₨1,833) | ₨275 | + 566% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (₨1,661) | ₨1,366 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (₨196) | ₨252 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (₨257) | ₨177 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (₨294) | ₨227 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (₨126) | ₨131 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (₨128) | ₨71 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (₨295) | ₨275 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 23% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (₨1,455) | ₨1,200 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (₨442) | ₨475 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (₨3,650) | ₨1,906 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (₨2,410) | ₨1,982 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (₨290) | ₨593 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (₨79) | ₨227 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (₨61) | ₨206 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (₨40,360) | ₨38,184 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Birr (₨30) | ₨64 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (₨3,646) | ₨1,874 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (₨260) | ₨257 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 42% more expensive than in India
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