- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
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 | 131 Birr (Rp 69,938) | Rp 66,106 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 119 Birr (Rp 63,204) | Rp 50,634 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr (Rp 71,502) | Rp 30,568 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr (Rp 13,621) | Rp 19,074 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Birr (Rp 27,900) | Rp 24,685 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (Rp 11,683) | Rp 16,247 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (Rp 74,290) | Rp 66,045 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (Rp 48,024) | Rp 37,044 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (Rp 6,760) | Rp 18,542 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (Rp 10,157) | Rp 32,310 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr (Rp 87,137) | Rp 368,198 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (Rp 20,747) | Rp 19,117 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (Rp 6,512) | Rp 16,216 | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 91% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,230 Birr (Rp 16,085,634) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (Rp 10,193,884) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (Rp 3,270,901) | Rp 910,541 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,969 Birr (Rp 7,433,049) | Rp 8,553,620 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (Rp 5,024,905) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (Rp 1,515,072) | Rp 619,505 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,485 Birr (Rp 1,854,258) | Rp 287,299 | + 545% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr (Rp 8,857,339) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (Rp 2,138,903) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (Rp 63,997) | Rp 58,356 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (Rp 72,946) | Rp 56,285 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (Rp 409,359) | Rp 615,926 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (Rp 544,537) | Rp 397,678 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr (Rp 1,275,156) | Rp 985,125 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr (Rp 791,583) | Rp 811,453 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (Rp 483,992,394) | Rp 469,436,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (Rp 12,381) | Rp 8,898 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (Rp 211,742) | Rp 381,291 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 108% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (Rp 79,323) | Rp 24,249 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 899 Birr (Rp 478,333) | Rp 88,999 | + 437% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (Rp 353,080) | Rp 343,185 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (Rp 41,725) | Rp 45,191 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (Rp 54,597) | Rp 23,113 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (Rp 62,577) | Rp 34,430 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (Rp 26,712) | Rp 14,080 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (Rp 27,109) | Rp 13,066 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (Rp 62,753) | Rp 92,997 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (Rp 309,332) | Rp 216,823 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (Rp 93,954) | Rp 100,274 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (Rp 775,944) | Rp 375,594 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (Rp 512,451) | Rp 505,534 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (Rp 61,574) | Rp 133,066 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (Rp 16,876) | Rp 46,363 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (Rp 12,915) | Rp 56,412 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (Rp 8,580,750) | Rp 7,752,910 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Birr (Rp 13,421) | Rp 1,617 | + 730% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (Rp 775,242) | Rp 565,576 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (Rp 55,332) | Rp 24,489 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia
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