Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 243 Birr (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 176 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 226 Birr (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 110 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 244 Birr (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 54 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Birr (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 Birr (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 33 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 23 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 144 Birr (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 68 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Birr (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 40 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 24 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 Birr (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 22 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 235 Birr (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 224 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 48 Birr (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 29 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Birr (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 77% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,675 Birr (Mex$ 20,881) | Mex$ 18,735 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,120 Birr (Mex$ 11,286) | Mex$ 8,653 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,053 Birr (Mex$ 3,991) | Mex$ 1,280 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,812 Birr (Mex$ 14,379) | Mex$ 10,924 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,469 Birr (Mex$ 10,197) | Mex$ 5,644 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,905 Birr (Mex$ 1,256) | Mex$ 856 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,603 Birr (Mex$ 1,716) | Mex$ 378 | + 354% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,829 Birr (Mex$ 9,775) | Mex$ 7,432 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,403 Birr (Mex$ 4,880) | Mex$ 1,945 | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 258 Birr (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 101 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 85 | - | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 916 Birr (Mex$ 604) | Mex$ 841 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,977 Birr (Mex$ 1,303) | Mex$ 614 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,359 Birr (Mex$ 1,555) | Mex$ 1,529 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,084 Birr (Mex$ 1,374) | Mex$ 1,173 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,101,340 Birr (Mex$ 726,021) | Mex$ 318,920 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 865 Birr (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 500 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 Birr (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 82 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 118 Birr (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 200 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 611 Birr (Mex$ 403) | Mex$ 531 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 83 Birr (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 69 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 132 Birr (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 48 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 162 Birr (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 56 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 59 Birr (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 29 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Birr (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 144 Birr (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 187 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 609 Birr (Mex$ 402) | Mex$ 345 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 178 Birr (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 139 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 966 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,017 Birr (Mex$ 670) | Mex$ 663 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 Birr (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 114 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Birr (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 61 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 Birr (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 40 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,066 Birr (Mex$ 15,206) | Mex$ 9,578 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 Birr (Mex$ 0.62) | Mex$ 1.89 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,865 Birr (Mex$ 1,229) | Mex$ 907 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 103 Birr (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 57 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,124 prices entered by 1,448 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 36% more expensive than in Mexico
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