Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 47% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 820 Birr (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 327 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,161 Birr (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 180 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 502 Birr (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 71 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Birr (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 29 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 295 Birr (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 49 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 Birr (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 34 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 383 Birr (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 91 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 315 Birr (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 47 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Birr (Mex$ 4.97) | Mex$ 34 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 Birr (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 30 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 586 Birr (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 261 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 Birr (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 39 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 49 Birr (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 28 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 49% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 79,055 Birr (Mex$ 11,806) | Mex$ 23,488 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 63,136 Birr (Mex$ 9,428) | Mex$ 12,338 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,083 Birr (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 1,242 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,546 Birr (Mex$ 6,951) | Mex$ 15,019 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,139 Birr (Mex$ 4,501) | Mex$ 7,923 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,113 Birr (Mex$ 913) | Mex$ 730 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 894 Birr (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 408 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,783 Birr (Mex$ 7,136) | Mex$ 5,872 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Birr (Mex$ 2,091) | Mex$ 2,316 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 Birr (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 139 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 Birr (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 138 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,872 Birr (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 977 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Birr (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 784 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,245 Birr (Mex$ 1,679) | Mex$ 1,715 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,592 Birr (Mex$ 1,134) | Mex$ 1,413 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 45% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 396,522 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 94 Birr (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Birr (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 643 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 107 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 284 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,823 Birr (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 655 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 95 | - 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 282 Birr (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 68 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 Birr (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 84 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Birr (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 45 | - 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Birr (Mex$ 4.63) | Mex$ 44 | - 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 412 Birr (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 297 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ethiopia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Birr (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 390 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 213 Birr (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 175 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 911 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,080 Birr (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 848 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Birr (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 182 | - 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,103 Birr (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 101 | + 210% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 Birr (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 58 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,177 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.44 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,817 Birr (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 887 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,105 Birr (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 81 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,718 prices entered by 677 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 36% cheaper than in Mexico
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