Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 445 Birr (Rp 127,404) | Rp 61,205 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 459 Birr (Rp 131,311) | Rp 48,353 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 330 Birr (Rp 94,463) | Rp 29,046 | + 225% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Birr (Rp 8,678) | Rp 21,836 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 119 Birr (Rp 33,971) | Rp 22,834 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Birr (Rp 6,107) | Rp 14,630 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 Birr (Rp 57,231) | Rp 66,405 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 378 Birr (Rp 108,284) | Rp 43,134 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (Rp 5,171) | Rp 18,263 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 Birr (Rp 8,585) | Rp 34,771 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 800 Birr (Rp 228,924) | Rp 406,659 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 91 Birr (Rp 26,047) | Rp 17,291 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (Rp 4,424) | Rp 16,247 | - 73% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,254 Birr (Rp 13,808,013) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,000 Birr (Rp 12,876,952) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Birr (Rp 572,309) | Rp 801,210 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,000 Birr (Rp 11,446,179) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Birr (Rp 8,584,635) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,500 Birr (Rp 429,232) | Rp 505,106 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 967 Birr (Rp 276,793) | Rp 237,062 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,537 Birr (Rp 3,873,730) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (Rp 1,567,411) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Birr (Rp 57,231) | Rp 57,323 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (Rp 53,626) | Rp 95,242 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,300 Birr (Rp 372,001) | Rp 648,513 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,438 Birr (Rp 411,513) | Rp 480,172 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,619 Birr (Rp 463,381) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Birr (Rp 1,144,618) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,260,670 Birr (Rp 360,746,375) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Birr (Rp 8,779) | Rp 9,337 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Birr (Rp 286,154) | Rp 419,026 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (Rp 54,784) | Rp 19,709 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Birr (Rp 57,231) | Rp 89,583 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 Birr (Rp 143,077) | Rp 204,790 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (Rp 26,399) | Rp 108,192 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563 Birr (Rp 160,962) | Rp 22,334 | + 621% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (Rp 44,762) | Rp 30,094 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Birr (Rp 28,615) | Rp 22,886 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Birr (Rp 28,615) | Rp 11,284 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 154 Birr (Rp 44,021) | Rp 119,565 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,255 Birr (Rp 359,072) | Rp 261,585 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 271 Birr (Rp 77,690) | Rp 99,216 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (Rp 286,154) | Rp 251,127 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,394 Birr (Rp 685,191) | Rp 573,242 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Birr (Rp 128,770) | Rp 159,890 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Birr (Rp 28,615) | Rp 39,869 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 Birr (Rp 22,892) | Rp 65,361 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (Rp 1,431) | Rp 2,093 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,949 Birr (Rp 557,821) | Rp 509,555 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 235 Birr (Rp 67,361) | Rp 32,683 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 598 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia
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