Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 445 Birr (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 243 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 459 Birr (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 139 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 330 Birr (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 64 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Birr (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 119 Birr (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 37 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Birr (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 25 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 Birr (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 79 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 378 Birr (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 47 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 27 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 Birr (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 25 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 800 Birr (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 263 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 91 Birr (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 33 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (Mex$ 5.96) | Mex$ 21 | - 72% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,254 Birr (Mex$ 18,602) | Mex$ 18,987 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,000 Birr (Mex$ 17,348) | Mex$ 9,486 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Birr (Mex$ 771) | Mex$ 1,099 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,000 Birr (Mex$ 15,420) | Mex$ 11,669 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Birr (Mex$ 11,565) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,500 Birr (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 850 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 967 Birr (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 404 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,537 Birr (Mex$ 5,219) | Mex$ 7,503 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (Mex$ 2,112) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Birr (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 116 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 109 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,300 Birr (Mex$ 501) | Mex$ 917 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,438 Birr (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 652 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,619 Birr (Mex$ 624) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Birr (Mex$ 1,542) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,260,670 Birr (Mex$ 486,002) | Mex$ 330,877 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Birr (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 21 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Birr (Mex$ 386) | Mex$ 518 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 84 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Birr (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 199 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 Birr (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 590 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 76 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563 Birr (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 55 | + 294% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 58 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Birr (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Birr (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 32 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 154 Birr (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 231 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,255 Birr (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 318 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 271 Birr (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 156 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (Mex$ 386) | Mex$ 742 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,394 Birr (Mex$ 923) | Mex$ 741 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Birr (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 149 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Birr (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 82 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 Birr (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 42 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 12,133 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (Mex$ 1.93) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,949 Birr (Mex$ 752) | Mex$ 909 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 235 Birr (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 67 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,576 prices entered by 1,157 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is about the same as in Mexico
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