- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 Birr (1,705 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 119 Birr (1,541 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr (1,743 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr (332 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Birr (680 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (285 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (1,811 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (1,171 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (165 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (248 ₦) | 340 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr (2,124 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (506 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (159 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,230 Birr (392,145 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (248,513 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (79,740 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,969 Birr (181,207 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (122,500 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (36,935 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,485 Birr (45,204 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 645% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr (215,930 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (52,143 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (1,560 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (1,778 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (9,980 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (13,275 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr (31,087 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr (19,298 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (11,799,062 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (302 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (5,162 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (1,934 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 899 Birr (11,661 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 503% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (8,608 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (1,017 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (1,331 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (1,526 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (651 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (661 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (1,530 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (7,541 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (2,290 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (18,916 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (12,493 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (1,501 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (411 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (315 ₦) | 562 ₦ | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (209,187 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Birr (158 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 263% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (18,899 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (1,349 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria
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