Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Birr (2,403 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 280 Birr (2,644 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 242 Birr (2,287 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Birr (308 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 Birr (628 ₦) | 708 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (215 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 157 Birr (1,484 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 Birr (1,259 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (169 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32 Birr (300 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 298 Birr (2,811 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 Birr (402 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (138 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,405 Birr (343,904 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,456 Birr (202,684 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,232 Birr (21,086 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,790 Birr (215,289 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,560 Birr (99,754 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,684 Birr (15,911 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,024 Birr (9,670 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,199 Birr (124,684 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (51,744 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237 Birr (2,239 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (1,770 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 696 Birr (6,576 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,306 Birr (12,336 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,372 Birr (22,408 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,030 Birr (19,172 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,132,220 Birr (10,695,720 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (189 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 532 Birr (5,026 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (1,809 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 482 Birr (4,557 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 636 Birr (6,007 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (871 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 218 Birr (2,060 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (1,478 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Birr (637 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 111 Birr (1,045 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176 Birr (1,664 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 819 Birr (7,741 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 Birr (1,422 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (9,447 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,362 Birr (12,863 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 429 Birr (4,049 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 Birr (490 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 58 Birr (545 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 163,040 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (47 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,610 Birr (15,208 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 125 Birr (1,179 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,230 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria
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