- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 136 Birr (¥525) | ¥1,011 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 124 Birr (¥481) | ¥711 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr (¥520) | ¥445 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27 Birr (¥103) | ¥198 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 53 Birr (¥206) | ¥270 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (¥88) | ¥689 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (¥540) | ¥889 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (¥349) | ¥637 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (¥49) | ¥430 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (¥74) | ¥262 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr (¥634) | ¥1,549 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (¥151) | ¥212 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (¥47) | ¥195 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 31,802 Birr (¥123,028) | ¥242,113 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (¥74,113) | ¥121,422 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (¥23,781) | ¥21,895 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,196 Birr (¥47,181) | ¥116,929 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (¥36,533) | ¥79,022 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (¥11,015) | ¥12,611 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,322 Birr (¥16,720) | ¥4,156 | + 302% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr (¥64,396) | ¥55,558 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (¥15,551) | ¥16,830 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (¥465) | ¥693 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (¥530) | ¥1,827 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (¥2,976) | ¥7,207 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (¥3,959) | ¥4,012 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr (¥9,271) | ¥8,444 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr (¥5,755) | ¥15,007 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (¥3,518,810) | ¥2,657,440 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (¥90) | ¥147 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (¥1,539) | ¥11,877 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (¥577) | ¥1,278 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 733 Birr (¥2,834) | ¥1,016 | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (¥2,567) | ¥4,123 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (¥303) | ¥630 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (¥397) | ¥711 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (¥455) | ¥484 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (¥194) | ¥145 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (¥197) | ¥213 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (¥456) | ¥2,946 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (¥2,249) | ¥4,119 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (¥683) | ¥3,373 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (¥5,641) | ¥12,005 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (¥3,726) | ¥8,157 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (¥448) | ¥903 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (¥123) | ¥498 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (¥94) | ¥551 | - 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (¥62,385) | ¥49,094 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Birr (¥47) | ¥58 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (¥5,636) | ¥10,056 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (¥402) | ¥474 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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