Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Birr (¥672) | ¥941 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 280 Birr (¥740) | ¥695 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 242 Birr (¥640) | ¥426 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Birr (¥86) | ¥203 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 Birr (¥176) | ¥244 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (¥60) | ¥653 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 157 Birr (¥415) | ¥888 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 Birr (¥352) | ¥792 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (¥47) | ¥389 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32 Birr (¥84) | ¥306 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 298 Birr (¥786) | ¥1,351 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 Birr (¥112) | ¥185 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (¥39) | ¥246 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,405 Birr (¥96,201) | ¥295,978 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,456 Birr (¥56,697) | ¥169,167 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,232 Birr (¥5,898) | ¥25,258 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,790 Birr (¥60,223) | ¥144,655 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,560 Birr (¥27,904) | ¥80,593 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,684 Birr (¥4,451) | ¥13,235 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,024 Birr (¥2,705) | ¥4,060 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,199 Birr (¥34,878) | ¥55,604 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (¥14,474) | ¥10,692 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237 Birr (¥626) | ¥778 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (¥495) | ¥2,599 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 696 Birr (¥1,839) | ¥6,849 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,306 Birr (¥3,451) | ¥4,780 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,372 Birr (¥6,268) | ¥8,249 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,030 Birr (¥5,363) | ¥12,511 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,132,220 Birr (¥2,991,927) | ¥2,585,890 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (¥53) | ¥135 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 532 Birr (¥1,406) | ¥10,445 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (¥506) | ¥1,225 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 482 Birr (¥1,275) | ¥1,626 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 636 Birr (¥1,680) | ¥6,148 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (¥244) | ¥812 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 218 Birr (¥576) | ¥655 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (¥413) | ¥501 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Birr (¥178) | ¥170 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 111 Birr (¥292) | ¥229 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176 Birr (¥465) | ¥2,983 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 819 Birr (¥2,165) | ¥3,633 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 Birr (¥398) | ¥3,657 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (¥2,643) | ¥12,969 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,362 Birr (¥3,598) | ¥6,422 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 429 Birr (¥1,133) | ¥1,122 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 Birr (¥137) | ¥445 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 58 Birr (¥152) | ¥556 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥52,544 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (¥13) | ¥40 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,610 Birr (¥4,254) | ¥9,497 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 125 Birr (¥330) | ¥525 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,251 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 56% cheaper than in Japan
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