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Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 147 Birr (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 122 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 Birr (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 97 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 162 Birr (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 67 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Birr (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 55 Birr (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 31 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 22 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 64 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 105 Birr (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 39 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Birr (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 24 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 22 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 198 Birr (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 212 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 Birr (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Birr (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 18 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 81% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 32,854 Birr (Mex$ 21,866) | Mex$ 19,512 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 17,305 Birr (Mex$ 11,517) | Mex$ 9,883 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,438 Birr (Mex$ 4,284) | Mex$ 1,607 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,464 Birr (Mex$ 8,961) | Mex$ 11,729 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,972 Birr (Mex$ 6,637) | Mex$ 6,672 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,023 Birr (Mex$ 1,346) | Mex$ 1,304 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Birr (Mex$ 2,811) | Mex$ 377 | + 645% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 19,120 Birr (Mex$ 12,725) | Mex$ 8,325 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (Mex$ 2,675) | Mex$ 2,168 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 163 Birr (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 112 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Birr (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 85 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 895 Birr (Mex$ 596) | Mex$ 837 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,253 Birr (Mex$ 834) | Mex$ 696 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,535 Birr (Mex$ 1,687) | Mex$ 1,553 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,579 Birr (Mex$ 1,051) | Mex$ 1,346 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (Mex$ 605,361) | Mex$ 321,635 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 472 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 77 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 733 Birr (Mex$ 488) | Mex$ 191 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (Mex$ 442) | Mex$ 556 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 79 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 50 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 60 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 28 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 31 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 130 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 607 Birr (Mex$ 404) | Mex$ 411 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 183 Birr (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 138 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (Mex$ 971) | Mex$ 1,127 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 883 Birr (Mex$ 588) | Mex$ 770 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 113 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 55 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 47 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (Mex$ 10,732) | Mex$ 10,515 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Birr (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 1.79 | + 305% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,450 Birr (Mex$ 965) | Mex$ 869 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 53 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,656 prices entered by 1,172 different people.
Cost of living in Ethiopia is 27% more expensive than in Mexico
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