Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Birr (2,595 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 213 Birr (2,408 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 221 Birr (2,494 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Birr (348 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 Birr (663 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (264 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 154 Birr (1,739 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 122 Birr (1,376 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 Birr (186 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Birr (259 ₦) | 328 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 216 Birr (2,438 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 44 Birr (499 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (171 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,763 Birr (336,502 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,316 Birr (195,778 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,526 Birr (62,475 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,199 Birr (228,375 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,808 Birr (156,113 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,557 Birr (51,518 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 322% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,281 Birr (48,396 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 453% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 18,140 Birr (205,089 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,373 Birr (83,354 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185 Birr (2,095 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,192 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 860 Birr (9,720 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,859 Birr (21,016 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,154 Birr (24,358 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,145 Birr (24,252 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,550 Birr (12,442,872 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 594% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (226 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 872 Birr (9,863 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 72 Birr (816 ₦) | 969 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 145 Birr (1,636 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 838 Birr (9,480 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 110 Birr (1,242 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Birr (1,406 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 142 Birr (1,600 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 Birr (618 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 Birr (557 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 151 Birr (1,704 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 645 Birr (7,292 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 175 Birr (1,977 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,076 Birr (12,161 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 166 Birr (1,872 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 Birr (431 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34 Birr (388 ₦) | 567 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,343 Birr (230,001 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 237% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.47 Birr (17 ₦) | 34 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,841 Birr (20,814 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 94 Birr (1,060 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,649 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria
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