Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 460 Birr (3,913 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 439 Birr (3,732 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 409 Birr (3,475 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 Birr (745 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 135 Birr (1,146 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Birr (466 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 563 Birr (4,789 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 394 Birr (3,352 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38 Birr (319 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Birr (446 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 641 Birr (5,449 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Birr (564 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120 Birr (1,017 ₦) | 615 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 90,406 Birr (768,349 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,695 Birr (430,848 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,857 Birr (66,774 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,675 Birr (362,689 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,002 Birr (169,995 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,436 Birr (54,697 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,101 Birr (26,353 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 42,373 Birr (360,118 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,770 Birr (83,035 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 334 Birr (2,837 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Birr (1,700 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,745 Birr (23,326 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,224 Birr (10,403 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,052 Birr (34,441 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,760 Birr (23,459 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Birr (15,297,901 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 Birr (549 ₦) | 279 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 808 Birr (6,867 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (1,627 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 325% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Birr (1,700 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 549 Birr (4,664 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (784 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 522 Birr (4,440 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 432% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 180 Birr (1,530 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 174 Birr (1,483 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Birr (1,003 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 258 Birr (2,194 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ethiopia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,363 Birr (11,581 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 239 Birr (2,029 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,832 Birr (24,068 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 350 Birr (2,972 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 167 Birr (1,415 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Birr (766 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,929 Birr (24,896 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 265 Birr (2,252 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 334% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 620 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is about the same as in Nigeria
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