Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Birr (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 224 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 271 Birr (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 121 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 242 Birr (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 54 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Birr (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 Birr (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 35 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 23 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 157 Birr (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 69 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 Birr (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 41 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 24 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32 Birr (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 24 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 298 Birr (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 225 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 Birr (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Birr (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,326 Birr (Mex$ 17,903) | Mex$ 19,129 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,362 Birr (Mex$ 10,913) | Mex$ 8,567 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,232 Birr (Mex$ 1,043) | Mex$ 965 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,790 Birr (Mex$ 10,646) | Mex$ 10,141 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,560 Birr (Mex$ 4,933) | Mex$ 5,194 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,684 Birr (Mex$ 787) | Mex$ 683 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 973 Birr (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 384 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,834 Birr (Mex$ 5,995) | Mex$ 6,628 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (Mex$ 2,559) | Mex$ 2,060 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237 Birr (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 98 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 91 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 861 Birr (Mex$ 402) | Mex$ 855 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,438 Birr (Mex$ 672) | Mex$ 666 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,598 Birr (Mex$ 1,214) | Mex$ 1,518 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,222 Birr (Mex$ 1,038) | Mex$ 1,136 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,367,220 Birr (Mex$ 638,672) | Mex$ 360,069 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 19 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 574 Birr (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 554 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 75 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 482 Birr (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 190 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 636 Birr (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 547 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 78 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 218 Birr (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 49 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 57 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 Birr (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 31 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 111 Birr (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 29 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176 Birr (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 181 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 578 Birr (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 286 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 Birr (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 149 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 792 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,807 Birr (Mex$ 844) | Mex$ 670 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 429 Birr (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 123 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Birr (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 71 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Birr (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 40 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,223 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (Mex$ 2.34) | Mex$ 3.18 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,911 Birr (Mex$ 893) | Mex$ 962 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 131 Birr (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 62 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,801 prices entered by 1,312 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 8% cheaper than in Mexico
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