Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Birr (Rp 77,364) | Rp 48,150 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 271 Birr (Rp 91,183) | Rp 54,894 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 242 Birr (Rp 81,435) | Rp 30,099 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Birr (Rp 10,985) | Rp 20,570 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 Birr (Rp 22,832) | Rp 25,479 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (Rp 7,568) | Rp 16,222 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 157 Birr (Rp 52,836) | Rp 59,701 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 Birr (Rp 44,811) | Rp 37,721 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (Rp 6,078) | Rp 19,374 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32 Birr (Rp 10,673) | Rp 34,923 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 298 Birr (Rp 100,173) | Rp 356,233 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 Birr (Rp 14,299) | Rp 19,537 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Birr (Rp 5,331) | Rp 19,724 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,326 Birr (Rp 12,890,930) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,362 Birr (Rp 7,858,013) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,232 Birr (Rp 750,774) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,790 Birr (Rp 7,665,451) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,560 Birr (Rp 3,551,787) | Rp 3,901,590 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,684 Birr (Rp 566,526) | Rp 813,523 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 973 Birr (Rp 327,335) | Rp 354,270 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,834 Birr (Rp 4,316,620) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (Rp 1,842,373) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237 Birr (Rp 79,728) | Rp 60,481 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (Rp 63,033) | Rp 67,068 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 861 Birr (Rp 289,497) | Rp 655,630 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,438 Birr (Rp 483,703) | Rp 423,397 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,598 Birr (Rp 873,946) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,222 Birr (Rp 747,386) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,367,220 Birr (Rp 459,868,530) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (Rp 6,722) | Rp 8,988 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 574 Birr (Rp 193,171) | Rp 237,123 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (Rp 64,394) | Rp 23,300 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 482 Birr (Rp 162,246) | Rp 87,183 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 636 Birr (Rp 213,888) | Rp 254,843 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (Rp 31,030) | Rp 49,080 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 218 Birr (Rp 73,365) | Rp 19,454 | + 277% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (Rp 52,614) | Rp 36,205 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 Birr (Rp 23,461) | Rp 18,007 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 111 Birr (Rp 37,205) | Rp 11,130 | + 234% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176 Birr (Rp 59,244) | Rp 86,706 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 578 Birr (Rp 194,334) | Rp 166,095 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 Birr (Rp 50,426) | Rp 104,958 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (Rp 336,353) | Rp 520,784 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,807 Birr (Rp 607,723) | Rp 388,033 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 429 Birr (Rp 144,157) | Rp 111,803 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Birr (Rp 15,014) | Rp 35,619 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Birr (Rp 16,891) | Rp 47,498 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,239,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (Rp 1,682) | Rp 1,799 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,911 Birr (Rp 642,801) | Rp 579,157 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 131 Birr (Rp 44,143) | Rp 28,660 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,295 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
336.353
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ETB
Cost of living in Ethiopia is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia
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