Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 460 Birr (₨2,408) | ₨972 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 439 Birr (₨2,296) | ₨1,004 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 409 Birr (₨2,138) | ₨345 | + 519% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 Birr (₨458) | ₨175 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 135 Birr (₨705) | ₨282 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Birr (₨287) | ₨250 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 563 Birr (₨2,946) | ₨1,139 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 394 Birr (₨2,062) | ₨290 | + 610% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38 Birr (₨196) | ₨122 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Birr (₨274) | ₨549 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 641 Birr (₨3,353) | ₨2,784 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Birr (₨347) | ₨289 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120 Birr (₨625) | ₨191 | + 227% | |
| Housing | + 218% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 218% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 90,406 Birr (₨472,748) | ₨115,670 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,695 Birr (₨265,091) | ₨70,950 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,857 Birr (₨41,084) | ₨25,995 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,675 Birr (₨223,155) | ₨59,502 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,002 Birr (₨104,594) | ₨50,821 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,436 Birr (₨33,654) | ₨20,152 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,101 Birr (₨16,214) | ₨2,097 | + 673% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 42,373 Birr (₨221,572) | ₨71,636 | + 209% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,770 Birr (₨51,089) | ₨23,262 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 334 Birr (₨1,745) | ₨1,718 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Birr (₨1,046) | ₨1,977 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,745 Birr (₨14,352) | ₨3,426 | + 319% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,224 Birr (₨6,401) | ₨6,254 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,052 Birr (₨21,191) | ₨13,199 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,760 Birr (₨14,434) | ₨8,569 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Birr (₨9,412,452) | ₨4,456,060 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 Birr (₨338) | ₨270 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 808 Birr (₨4,225) | ₨4,626 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (₨1,001) | ₨1,015 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Birr (₨1,046) | ₨1,391 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 549 Birr (₨2,869) | ₨3,667 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (₨482) | ₨521 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 522 Birr (₨2,732) | ₨922 | + 196% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 180 Birr (₨941) | ₨736 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 174 Birr (₨912) | ₨249 | + 266% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Birr (₨617) | ₨242 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 258 Birr (₨1,350) | ₨860 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,363 Birr (₨7,125) | ₨3,545 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 239 Birr (₨1,248) | ₨2,089 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,832 Birr (₨14,808) | ₨7,109 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 350 Birr (₨1,829) | ₨880 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 167 Birr (₨871) | ₨669 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Birr (₨471) | ₨1,106 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,929 Birr (₨15,318) | ₨3,764 | + 307% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 265 Birr (₨1,386) | ₨415 | + 233% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,024 prices entered by 519 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan
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