Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 460 Birr (Rp 126,278) | Rp 45,378 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 439 Birr (Rp 120,418) | Rp 54,330 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 409 Birr (Rp 112,142) | Rp 27,591 | + 306% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 Birr (Rp 24,040) | Rp 19,722 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 135 Birr (Rp 36,968) | Rp 26,707 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Birr (Rp 15,035) | Rp 18,501 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 563 Birr (Rp 154,525) | Rp 56,542 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 394 Birr (Rp 108,160) | Rp 42,973 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38 Birr (Rp 10,293) | Rp 22,558 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Birr (Rp 14,395) | Rp 34,959 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 641 Birr (Rp 175,828) | Rp 337,317 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Birr (Rp 18,201) | Rp 20,426 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120 Birr (Rp 32,804) | Rp 17,971 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 90,406 Birr (Rp 24,793,754) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,695 Birr (Rp 13,902,991) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,857 Birr (Rp 2,154,710) | Rp 496,641 | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,675 Birr (Rp 11,703,579) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,002 Birr (Rp 5,485,531) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,436 Birr (Rp 1,765,015) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,101 Birr (Rp 850,379) | Rp 400,530 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 42,373 Birr (Rp 11,620,591) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 186% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,770 Birr (Rp 2,679,439) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 334 Birr (Rp 91,536) | Rp 43,866 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Birr (Rp 54,850) | Rp 71,573 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,745 Birr (Rp 752,714) | Rp 624,572 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,224 Birr (Rp 335,701) | Rp 439,901 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,052 Birr (Rp 1,111,367) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,760 Birr (Rp 756,995) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Birr (Rp 493,645,995) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 Birr (Rp 17,710) | Rp 11,904 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 808 Birr (Rp 221,586) | Rp 150,291 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 100% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (Rp 52,504) | Rp 36,367 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Birr (Rp 54,850) | Rp 60,467 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 549 Birr (Rp 150,490) | Rp 313,421 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (Rp 25,301) | Rp 130,123 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 522 Birr (Rp 143,282) | Rp 19,595 | + 631% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 180 Birr (Rp 49,365) | Rp 34,558 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 174 Birr (Rp 47,855) | Rp 30,035 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Birr (Rp 32,368) | Rp 15,580 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 258 Birr (Rp 70,811) | Rp 88,350 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,363 Birr (Rp 373,693) | Rp 216,012 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 239 Birr (Rp 65,460) | Rp 104,481 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,832 Birr (Rp 776,631) | Rp 383,761 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 350 Birr (Rp 95,899) | Rp 162,937 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 167 Birr (Rp 45,666) | Rp 36,298 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Birr (Rp 24,724) | Rp 40,791 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,929 Birr (Rp 803,362) | Rp 496,553 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 265 Birr (Rp 72,671) | Rp 35,528 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 928 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia
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