- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 Birr (₨648) | ₨557 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 119 Birr (₨586) | ₨619 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr (₨663) | ₨219 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr (₨126) | ₨108 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Birr (₨259) | ₨122 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (₨108) | ₨79 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (₨689) | ₨613 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (₨445) | ₨156 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (₨63) | ₨39 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (₨94) | ₨283 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr (₨808) | ₨2,980 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (₨192) | ₨116 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (₨60) | ₨57 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 200% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 31,580 Birr (₨155,761) | ₨56,589 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (₨94,491) | ₨35,418 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (₨30,319) | ₨8,319 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,196 Birr (₨60,153) | ₨46,212 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (₨46,578) | ₨29,470 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (₨14,044) | ₨6,959 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,322 Birr (₨21,317) | ₨2,729 | + 681% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr (₨82,102) | ₨41,526 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (₨19,826) | ₨11,677 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (₨593) | ₨499 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (₨676) | ₨1,031 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (₨3,795) | ₨2,663 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (₨5,048) | ₨4,551 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr (₨11,820) | ₨6,644 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr (₨7,337) | ₨6,006 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (₨4,486,315) | ₨2,115,150 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (₨115) | ₨92 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (₨1,963) | ₨2,561 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (₨735) | ₨241 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 733 Birr (₨3,613) | ₨748 | + 383% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (₨3,273) | ₨2,396 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (₨387) | ₨445 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (₨506) | ₨320 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (₨580) | ₨365 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (₨248) | ₨158 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (₨251) | ₨112 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (₨582) | ₨589 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (₨2,867) | ₨1,589 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (₨871) | ₨1,181 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (₨7,193) | ₨3,978 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (₨4,750) | ₨3,176 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (₨571) | ₨1,228 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (₨156) | ₨389 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (₨120) | ₨548 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (₨79,538) | ₨57,145 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Birr (₨60) | ₨52 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (₨7,186) | ₨3,979 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (₨513) | ₨281 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,855 prices entered by 627 different people.
Cost of living in Ethiopia is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan
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