Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 820 Birr (9,897 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,161 Birr (14,011 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 502 Birr (6,056 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Birr (1,148 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 295 Birr (3,555 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 Birr (890 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 383 Birr (4,619 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 315 Birr (3,794 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Birr (402 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 Birr (694 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 586 Birr (7,074 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 Birr (903 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 49 Birr (591 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 51% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 79,055 Birr (953,663 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 63,136 Birr (761,626 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,083 Birr (25,133 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,546 Birr (561,495 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,139 Birr (363,568 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,113 Birr (73,740 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 894 Birr (10,789 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,783 Birr (576,418 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Birr (168,885 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 Birr (2,971 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 Birr (3,199 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 131% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,872 Birr (46,709 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Birr (30,158 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,245 Birr (135,654 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,592 Birr (91,583 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 94 Birr (1,136 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Birr (7,238 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (12,063 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (36,190 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1947% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,823 Birr (21,987 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (724 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 282 Birr (3,398 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 Birr (1,799 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Birr (594 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Birr (374 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 412 Birr (4,971 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Birr (60,316 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 213 Birr (2,574 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,080 Birr (37,153 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Birr (1,206 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,103 Birr (25,372 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 662% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 Birr (1,139 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,817 Birr (46,041 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,105 Birr (13,326 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 433% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 364 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria
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