Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 244 Birr (Rp 99,500) | Rp 62,230 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 226 Birr (Rp 92,068) | Rp 52,137 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Birr (Rp 100,315) | Rp 30,582 | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Birr (Rp 13,338) | Rp 18,388 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 Birr (Rp 24,042) | Rp 26,104 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (Rp 8,978) | Rp 14,341 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (Rp 56,930) | Rp 77,272 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 127 Birr (Rp 51,926) | Rp 38,806 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (Rp 7,206) | Rp 19,485 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 Birr (Rp 10,177) | Rp 32,212 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 238 Birr (Rp 97,241) | Rp 339,997 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 Birr (Rp 19,206) | Rp 15,796 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Birr (Rp 5,893) | Rp 17,158 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,354 Birr (Rp 13,610,476) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,708 Birr (Rp 7,633,947) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,288 Birr (Rp 2,157,707) | Rp 772,430 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,962 Birr (Rp 9,777,935) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,750 Birr (Rp 6,835,006) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,905 Birr (Rp 777,350) | Rp 502,555 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,435 Birr (Rp 993,500) | Rp 285,184 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,905 Birr (Rp 6,082,135) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,839 Birr (Rp 3,198,640) | Rp 2,765,630 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 257 Birr (Rp 105,039) | Rp 69,682 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Birr (Rp 40,806) | Rp 51,169 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 844 Birr (Rp 344,471) | Rp 655,076 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,690 Birr (Rp 689,654) | Rp 457,119 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,309 Birr (Rp 942,313) | Rp 1,076,740 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,917 Birr (Rp 782,116) | Rp 1,007,380 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,069,200 Birr (Rp 436,297,821) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (Rp 7,677) | Rp 9,156 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 475 Birr (Rp 193,870) | Rp 330,672 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 Birr (Rp 28,396) | Rp 30,938 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 118 Birr (Rp 48,149) | Rp 82,186 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 611 Birr (Rp 249,501) | Rp 280,243 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 85 Birr (Rp 34,717) | Rp 38,725 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 129 Birr (Rp 52,656) | Rp 26,962 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 Birr (Rp 60,804) | Rp 34,072 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Birr (Rp 24,890) | Rp 16,791 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 Birr (Rp 23,368) | Rp 13,618 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 133 Birr (Rp 54,466) | Rp 63,841 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 661 Birr (Rp 269,726) | Rp 184,270 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 190 Birr (Rp 77,586) | Rp 105,975 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (Rp 408,060) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,086 Birr (Rp 443,182) | Rp 413,601 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 Birr (Rp 74,469) | Rp 152,100 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Birr (Rp 16,214) | Rp 44,543 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Birr (Rp 16,236) | Rp 59,628 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,066 Birr (Rp 9,412,354) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.93 Birr (Rp 786) | Rp 1,635 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,745 Birr (Rp 711,869) | Rp 597,783 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 103 Birr (Rp 42,019) | Rp 24,614 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,874 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia
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