Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 460 Birr (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 267 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 439 Birr (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 148 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 409 Birr (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 68 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 Birr (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 26 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 135 Birr (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 45 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Birr (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 26 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 563 Birr (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 87 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 394 Birr (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 48 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38 Birr (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 32 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Birr (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 28 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 641 Birr (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 257 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Birr (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 34 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120 Birr (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 24 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 90,406 Birr (Mex$ 29,155) | Mex$ 20,800 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,695 Birr (Mex$ 16,349) | Mex$ 10,455 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,857 Birr (Mex$ 2,534) | Mex$ 1,047 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,675 Birr (Mex$ 13,762) | Mex$ 12,991 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,002 Birr (Mex$ 6,451) | Mex$ 6,721 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,436 Birr (Mex$ 2,076) | Mex$ 717 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,101 Birr (Mex$ 1,000) | Mex$ 396 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 42,373 Birr (Mex$ 13,665) | Mex$ 6,631 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,770 Birr (Mex$ 3,151) | Mex$ 2,526 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 334 Birr (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 116 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Birr (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 124 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,745 Birr (Mex$ 885) | Mex$ 969 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,224 Birr (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 712 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,052 Birr (Mex$ 1,307) | Mex$ 1,696 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,760 Birr (Mex$ 890) | Mex$ 1,261 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Birr (Mex$ 580,485) | Mex$ 386,961 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 Birr (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 808 Birr (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 543 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 92 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Birr (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 200 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 549 Birr (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 589 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 76 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 522 Birr (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 61 | + 178% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 180 Birr (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 67 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 174 Birr (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 40 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Birr (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 35 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 258 Birr (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 244 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,363 Birr (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 363 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 239 Birr (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 156 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 724 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,832 Birr (Mex$ 913) | Mex$ 768 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 350 Birr (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 164 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 167 Birr (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 80 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Birr (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 45 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,520 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,929 Birr (Mex$ 945) | Mex$ 883 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 265 Birr (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 78 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,075 prices entered by 1,025 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 6% more expensive than in Mexico
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