Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 820 Birr (Rp 102,949) | Rp 62,394 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,161 Birr (Rp 145,739) | Rp 60,225 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 502 Birr (Rp 62,993) | Rp 32,593 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Birr (Rp 11,945) | Rp 24,589 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 295 Birr (Rp 36,977) | Rp 31,337 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 Birr (Rp 9,256) | Rp 14,750 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 383 Birr (Rp 48,045) | Rp 72,901 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 315 Birr (Rp 39,466) | Rp 45,403 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Birr (Rp 4,179) | Rp 22,376 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 Birr (Rp 7,217) | Rp 32,966 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 586 Birr (Rp 73,586) | Rp 344,694 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 Birr (Rp 9,391) | Rp 18,943 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 49 Birr (Rp 6,149) | Rp 15,178 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 46% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 79,055 Birr (Rp 9,919,716) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 63,136 Birr (Rp 7,922,203) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,083 Birr (Rp 261,423) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,546 Birr (Rp 5,840,508) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,139 Birr (Rp 3,781,724) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,113 Birr (Rp 767,026) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 894 Birr (Rp 112,224) | Rp 378,883 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,783 Birr (Rp 5,995,724) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Birr (Rp 1,756,695) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 Birr (Rp 30,908) | Rp 91,402 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 Birr (Rp 33,278) | Rp 83,441 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,872 Birr (Rp 485,857) | Rp 651,126 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Birr (Rp 313,695) | Rp 458,661 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,245 Birr (Rp 1,411,027) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,592 Birr (Rp 952,622) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 94 Birr (Rp 11,812) | Rp 12,092 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Birr (Rp 75,287) | Rp 199,904 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (Rp 125,478) | Rp 22,456 | + 459% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (Rp 376,435) | Rp 96,147 | + 292% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,823 Birr (Rp 228,702) | Rp 264,826 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (Rp 7,529) | Rp 66,604 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 282 Birr (Rp 35,349) | Rp 26,592 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 Birr (Rp 18,709) | Rp 33,023 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Birr (Rp 6,174) | Rp 27,953 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Birr (Rp 3,890) | Rp 21,349 | - 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 412 Birr (Rp 51,703) | Rp 84,361 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Birr (Rp 627,391) | Rp 261,890 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 213 Birr (Rp 26,771) | Rp 96,262 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,080 Birr (Rp 386,457) | Rp 397,663 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Birr (Rp 12,548) | Rp 149,637 | - 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,103 Birr (Rp 263,913) | Rp 38,785 | + 580% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 Birr (Rp 11,846) | Rp 50,891 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,817 Birr (Rp 478,901) | Rp 433,566 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,105 Birr (Rp 138,616) | Rp 43,715 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 559 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia
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