Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Birr (¥800) | ¥1,041 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 213 Birr (¥742) | ¥713 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 221 Birr (¥769) | ¥467 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Birr (¥107) | ¥215 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 Birr (¥204) | ¥287 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (¥81) | ¥484 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 154 Birr (¥536) | ¥1,246 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 122 Birr (¥424) | ¥610 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 Birr (¥57) | ¥381 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Birr (¥80) | ¥267 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 216 Birr (¥751) | ¥1,801 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 44 Birr (¥154) | ¥223 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (¥53) | ¥242 | - 78% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,763 Birr (¥103,722) | ¥197,391 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,316 Birr (¥60,346) | ¥112,128 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,526 Birr (¥19,257) | ¥15,296 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,199 Birr (¥70,394) | ¥119,023 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,808 Birr (¥48,120) | ¥92,673 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,557 Birr (¥15,880) | ¥11,742 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,281 Birr (¥14,918) | ¥3,714 | + 302% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 18,140 Birr (¥63,216) | ¥37,069 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,373 Birr (¥25,693) | ¥10,892 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185 Birr (¥646) | ¥749 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,906 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 860 Birr (¥2,996) | ¥6,528 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,859 Birr (¥6,478) | ¥4,644 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,154 Birr (¥7,508) | ¥7,956 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,145 Birr (¥7,475) | ¥13,013 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,550 Birr (¥3,835,343) | ¥2,936,380 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (¥70) | ¥143 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 872 Birr (¥3,040) | ¥9,633 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 72 Birr (¥252) | ¥1,406 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 145 Birr (¥504) | ¥929 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 838 Birr (¥2,922) | ¥8,740 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 110 Birr (¥383) | ¥554 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Birr (¥434) | ¥669 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 142 Birr (¥493) | ¥525 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 Birr (¥190) | ¥218 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 Birr (¥172) | ¥251 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 151 Birr (¥525) | ¥2,654 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 645 Birr (¥2,248) | ¥3,633 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 175 Birr (¥609) | ¥3,165 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,076 Birr (¥3,748) | ¥6,734 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 166 Birr (¥577) | ¥809 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 Birr (¥133) | ¥511 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34 Birr (¥120) | ¥509 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,343 Birr (¥70,895) | ¥46,875 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.47 Birr (¥5) | ¥26 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,841 Birr (¥6,416) | ¥8,766 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 94 Birr (¥327) | ¥477 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,949 prices entered by 253 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 26% cheaper than in Japan
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