Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 445 Birr (¥1,106) | ¥1,145 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 459 Birr (¥1,140) | ¥719 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 330 Birr (¥820) | ¥437 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Birr (¥75) | ¥211 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 119 Birr (¥295) | ¥282 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Birr (¥53) | ¥815 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 Birr (¥497) | ¥951 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 378 Birr (¥940) | ¥984 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (¥45) | ¥421 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 Birr (¥75) | ¥268 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 800 Birr (¥1,987) | ¥1,770 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 91 Birr (¥226) | ¥217 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (¥38) | ¥225 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,254 Birr (¥119,861) | ¥194,768 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,000 Birr (¥111,779) | ¥126,641 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Birr (¥4,968) | ¥21,178 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,000 Birr (¥99,359) | ¥142,258 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Birr (¥74,519) | ¥80,836 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,500 Birr (¥3,726) | ¥13,643 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 967 Birr (¥2,403) | ¥3,988 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,537 Birr (¥33,626) | ¥59,521 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (¥13,606) | ¥17,809 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Birr (¥497) | ¥665 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (¥465) | ¥2,700 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,300 Birr (¥3,229) | ¥7,941 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,438 Birr (¥3,572) | ¥4,162 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,619 Birr (¥4,022) | ¥7,471 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Birr (¥9,936) | ¥15,388 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,260,670 Birr (¥3,131,469) | ¥2,576,380 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Birr (¥76) | ¥161 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Birr (¥2,484) | ¥16,725 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (¥476) | ¥1,370 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Birr (¥497) | ¥1,955 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 Birr (¥1,242) | ¥3,523 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (¥229) | ¥2,205 | - 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563 Birr (¥1,397) | ¥648 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (¥389) | ¥409 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Birr (¥248) | ¥143 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Birr (¥248) | ¥184 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 154 Birr (¥382) | ¥3,583 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,255 Birr (¥3,117) | ¥4,280 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 271 Birr (¥674) | ¥3,593 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (¥2,484) | ¥20,657 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,394 Birr (¥5,948) | ¥6,242 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Birr (¥1,118) | ¥1,034 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Birr (¥248) | ¥533 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 Birr (¥199) | ¥526 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (¥12) | ¥41 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,949 Birr (¥4,842) | ¥11,178 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 235 Birr (¥585) | ¥554 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 742 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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