- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 136 Birr (1,739 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 124 Birr (1,591 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr (1,721 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27 Birr (340 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 53 Birr (681 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (291 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (1,788 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (1,156 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (163 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (244 ₦) | 330 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr (2,097 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (499 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (157 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 31,802 Birr (407,313 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (245,370 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (78,731 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,196 Birr (156,202 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (120,951 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (36,468 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,322 Birr (55,356 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 628% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr (213,199 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (51,484 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (1,540 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (1,756 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (9,853 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (13,107 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr (30,693 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr (19,054 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (11,649,828 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (298 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (5,097 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (1,909 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 733 Birr (9,383 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 439% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (8,499 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (1,004 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (1,314 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (1,506 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (643 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (653 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (1,510 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (7,446 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (2,261 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (18,677 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (12,335 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (1,482 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (406 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (311 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (206,541 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Birr (156 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (18,660 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (1,332 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 181% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria
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