- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 Birr (Rp 66,271) | Rp 65,531 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 119 Birr (Rp 59,890) | Rp 49,511 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr (Rp 67,753) | Rp 30,885 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr (Rp 12,907) | Rp 18,934 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Birr (Rp 26,438) | Rp 22,695 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (Rp 11,071) | Rp 14,388 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (Rp 70,394) | Rp 60,646 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (Rp 45,506) | Rp 37,954 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (Rp 6,406) | Rp 18,653 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (Rp 9,624) | Rp 31,286 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr (Rp 82,568) | Rp 371,771 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (Rp 19,659) | Rp 18,926 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (Rp 6,170) | Rp 15,260 | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 31,580 Birr (Rp 15,922,767) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (Rp 9,659,402) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (Rp 3,099,403) | Rp 887,496 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,196 Birr (Rp 6,149,161) | Rp 8,109,370 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (Rp 4,761,442) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (Rp 1,435,635) | Rp 667,380 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,322 Birr (Rp 2,179,184) | Rp 252,522 | + 763% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr (Rp 8,392,935) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (Rp 2,026,757) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (Rp 60,642) | Rp 59,625 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (Rp 69,122) | Rp 55,089 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (Rp 387,895) | Rp 659,239 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (Rp 515,986) | Rp 428,524 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr (Rp 1,208,298) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr (Rp 750,079) | Rp 936,471 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (Rp 458,615,902) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (Rp 11,731) | Rp 8,791 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (Rp 200,640) | Rp 382,650 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (Rp 75,164) | Rp 24,611 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 733 Birr (Rp 369,360) | Rp 90,441 | + 308% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (Rp 334,567) | Rp 332,164 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (Rp 39,537) | Rp 45,296 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (Rp 51,735) | Rp 23,390 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (Rp 59,296) | Rp 32,514 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (Rp 25,312) | Rp 15,188 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (Rp 25,688) | Rp 12,682 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (Rp 59,463) | Rp 81,236 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (Rp 293,113) | Rp 211,083 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (Rp 89,027) | Rp 98,679 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (Rp 735,260) | Rp 460,234 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (Rp 485,582) | Rp 497,062 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (Rp 58,345) | Rp 118,309 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (Rp 15,991) | Rp 45,661 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (Rp 12,238) | Rp 54,748 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (Rp 8,130,848) | Rp 7,809,260 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Birr (Rp 6,129) | Rp 1,846 | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (Rp 734,595) | Rp 521,125 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (Rp 52,431) | Rp 24,789 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia
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