- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 Birr (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 119 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 119 Birr (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 94 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 66 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Birr (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 31 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 62 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 38 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 24 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 223 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 84% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 33,286 Birr (Mex$ 24,146) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (Mex$ 13,897) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (Mex$ 4,459) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,969 Birr (Mex$ 10,134) | Mex$ 11,938 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (Mex$ 6,850) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (Mex$ 2,066) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,485 Birr (Mex$ 2,528) | Mex$ 381 | + 563% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr (Mex$ 12,075) | Mex$ 8,039 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (Mex$ 2,916) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 105 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 87 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 2% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (Mex$ 558) | Mex$ 811 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (Mex$ 742) | Mex$ 667 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr (Mex$ 1,738) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr (Mex$ 1,079) | Mex$ 1,283 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (Mex$ 659,829) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 464 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 75 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 899 Birr (Mex$ 652) | Mex$ 189 | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (Mex$ 481) | Mex$ 548 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 70 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 48 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 54 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 27 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 124 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (Mex$ 422) | Mex$ 378 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 136 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (Mex$ 1,058) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (Mex$ 699) | Mex$ 742 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 103 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 54 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 44 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (Mex$ 11,698) | Mex$ 10,278 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Birr (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (Mex$ 1,057) | Mex$ 724 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 52 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,002 prices entered by 1,269 different people.
Cost of living in Ethiopia is 35% more expensive than in Mexico
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