Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Birr (₨999) | ₨477 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 280 Birr (₨1,099) | ₨617 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 242 Birr (₨950) | ₨253 | + 275% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Birr (₨128) | ₨111 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 Birr (₨261) | ₨146 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (₨89) | ₨85 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 157 Birr (₨617) | ₨736 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 Birr (₨523) | ₨147 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (₨70) | ₨52 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32 Birr (₨125) | ₨285 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 298 Birr (₨1,168) | ₨1,607 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 Birr (₨167) | ₨133 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (₨57) | ₨80 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,405 Birr (₨142,894) | ₨65,208 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,456 Birr (₨84,216) | ₨40,675 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,232 Birr (₨8,761) | ₨11,662 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,790 Birr (₨89,453) | ₨44,902 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,560 Birr (₨41,448) | ₨32,659 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,684 Birr (₨6,611) | ₨8,932 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,024 Birr (₨4,018) | ₨2,572 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,199 Birr (₨51,807) | ₨44,098 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (₨21,500) | ₨23,617 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237 Birr (₨930) | ₨667 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (₨736) | ₨516 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 696 Birr (₨2,732) | ₨3,054 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,306 Birr (₨5,126) | ₨5,408 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,372 Birr (₨9,311) | ₨8,399 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,030 Birr (₨7,966) | ₨5,912 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,132,220 Birr (₨4,444,119) | ₨2,463,580 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (₨78) | ₨107 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 532 Birr (₨2,088) | ₨2,108 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (₨751) | ₨260 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 482 Birr (₨1,893) | ₨616 | + 207% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 636 Birr (₨2,496) | ₨1,831 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (₨362) | ₨463 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 218 Birr (₨856) | ₨350 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (₨614) | ₨441 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Birr (₨265) | ₨189 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 111 Birr (₨434) | ₨169 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176 Birr (₨691) | ₨480 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 819 Birr (₨3,216) | ₨1,849 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 Birr (₨591) | ₨1,458 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (₨3,925) | ₨2,679 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,362 Birr (₨5,344) | ₨3,680 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 429 Birr (₨1,682) | ₨850 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 Birr (₨204) | ₨437 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 58 Birr (₨226) | ₨435 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,894 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (₨20) | ₨39 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,610 Birr (₨6,319) | ₨4,106 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 125 Birr (₨490) | ₨267 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,358 prices entered by 546 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan
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