Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 445 Birr (3,589 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 459 Birr (3,699 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 330 Birr (2,661 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Birr (244 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 119 Birr (957 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Birr (172 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 Birr (1,612 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 378 Birr (3,050 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (146 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 Birr (242 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 800 Birr (6,448 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 91 Birr (734 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (125 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,254 Birr (388,933 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,000 Birr (362,708 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Birr (16,120 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,000 Birr (322,407 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Birr (241,805 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,500 Birr (12,090 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 967 Birr (7,796 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,537 Birr (109,112 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (44,150 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Birr (1,612 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (1,510 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,300 Birr (10,478 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,438 Birr (11,591 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,619 Birr (13,052 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Birr (32,241 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,260,670 Birr (10,161,222 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Birr (247 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Birr (8,060 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (1,543 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Birr (1,612 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 Birr (4,030 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (744 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563 Birr (4,534 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 314% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (1,261 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Birr (806 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Birr (806 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 154 Birr (1,240 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,255 Birr (10,114 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 271 Birr (2,188 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (8,060 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,394 Birr (19,300 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Birr (3,627 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 274% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Birr (806 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 Birr (645 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (40 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,949 Birr (15,712 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 235 Birr (1,897 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 279% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 414 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria
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