- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 Birr (¥535) | ¥1,037 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 119 Birr (¥483) | ¥692 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr (¥547) | ¥436 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr (¥104) | ¥203 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Birr (¥213) | ¥287 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (¥89) | ¥777 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (¥568) | ¥927 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (¥367) | ¥688 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (¥52) | ¥416 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (¥78) | ¥277 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr (¥666) | ¥1,538 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (¥159) | ¥199 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (¥50) | ¥198 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,230 Birr (¥122,968) | ¥223,053 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (¥77,928) | ¥126,664 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (¥25,005) | ¥21,159 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,969 Birr (¥56,823) | ¥113,754 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (¥38,413) | ¥74,885 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (¥11,582) | ¥12,611 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,485 Birr (¥14,175) | ¥4,094 | + 246% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr (¥67,711) | ¥55,558 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (¥16,351) | ¥16,830 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (¥489) | ¥693 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (¥558) | ¥1,849 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (¥3,129) | ¥6,923 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (¥4,163) | ¥4,215 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr (¥9,748) | ¥8,395 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr (¥6,051) | ¥13,972 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (¥3,699,933) | ¥2,590,890 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (¥95) | ¥145 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (¥1,619) | ¥11,257 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (¥606) | ¥1,278 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 899 Birr (¥3,657) | ¥1,016 | + 260% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (¥2,699) | ¥3,622 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (¥319) | ¥612 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (¥417) | ¥707 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (¥478) | ¥455 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (¥204) | ¥137 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (¥207) | ¥217 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (¥480) | ¥2,939 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (¥2,365) | ¥4,071 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (¥718) | ¥3,365 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (¥5,932) | ¥14,181 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (¥3,917) | ¥7,768 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (¥471) | ¥964 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (¥129) | ¥487 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (¥99) | ¥586 | - 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (¥65,596) | ¥49,094 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Birr (¥49) | ¥56 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (¥5,926) | ¥10,451 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (¥423) | ¥468 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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