Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 445 Birr (₨1,730) | ₨519 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 459 Birr (₨1,783) | ₨742 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 330 Birr (₨1,283) | ₨215 | + 497% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Birr (₨118) | ₨119 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 119 Birr (₨461) | ₨168 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Birr (₨83) | ₨102 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 Birr (₨777) | ₨658 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 378 Birr (₨1,470) | ₨194 | + 656% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (₨70) | ₨51 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 Birr (₨117) | ₨220 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 800 Birr (₨3,108) | ₨2,141 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 91 Birr (₨354) | ₨170 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (₨60) | ₨77 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,254 Birr (₨187,479) | ₨65,360 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,000 Birr (₨174,838) | ₨44,450 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Birr (₨7,771) | ₨14,918 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,000 Birr (₨155,411) | ₨47,849 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Birr (₨116,558) | ₨35,800 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,500 Birr (₨5,828) | ₨10,123 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 967 Birr (₨3,758) | ₨2,270 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,537 Birr (₨52,596) | ₨53,975 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (₨21,282) | ₨18,356 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Birr (₨777) | ₨851 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (₨728) | ₨797 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 22% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,300 Birr (₨5,051) | ₨4,868 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,438 Birr (₨5,587) | ₨7,670 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,619 Birr (₨6,292) | ₨17,357 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Birr (₨15,541) | ₨8,106 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 10% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,260,670 Birr (₨4,898,055) | ₨5,697,890 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Birr (₨119) | ₨146 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Birr (₨3,885) | ₨4,073 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (₨744) | ₨237 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Birr (₨777) | ₨572 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 Birr (₨1,943) | ₨1,768 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (₨358) | ₨1,267 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563 Birr (₨2,185) | ₨575 | + 280% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (₨608) | ₨371 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Birr (₨389) | ₨352 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Birr (₨389) | ₨116 | + 234% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 154 Birr (₨598) | ₨681 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ethiopia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,255 Birr (₨4,875) | ₨2,016 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 271 Birr (₨1,055) | ₨1,908 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (₨3,885) | ₨2,708 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,394 Birr (₨9,303) | ₨4,907 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Birr (₨1,748) | ₨1,025 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Birr (₨389) | ₨469 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 Birr (₨311) | ₨513 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (₨19) | ₨4.02 | + 384% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,949 Birr (₨7,574) | ₨4,729 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 235 Birr (₨915) | ₨237 | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,062 prices entered by 394 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan
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