Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Birr (₨1,104) | ₨599 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 213 Birr (₨1,024) | ₨644 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 221 Birr (₨1,061) | ₨248 | + 328% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Birr (₨148) | ₨109 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 Birr (₨282) | ₨122 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (₨112) | ₨115 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 154 Birr (₨740) | ₨480 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 122 Birr (₨585) | ₨180 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 Birr (₨79) | ₨46 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Birr (₨110) | ₨359 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 216 Birr (₨1,037) | ₨2,714 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 44 Birr (₨212) | ₨125 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (₨73) | ₨57 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 224% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 224% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,763 Birr (₨143,156) | ₨55,449 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,316 Birr (₨83,288) | ₨35,477 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,526 Birr (₨26,578) | ₨9,348 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,199 Birr (₨97,156) | ₨45,679 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,808 Birr (₨66,414) | ₨30,170 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,557 Birr (₨21,917) | ₨7,326 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,281 Birr (₨20,589) | ₨2,452 | + 740% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 18,140 Birr (₨87,250) | ₨38,344 | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,373 Birr (₨35,461) | ₨12,184 | + 191% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185 Birr (₨891) | ₨584 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨791 | - | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 860 Birr (₨4,135) | ₨2,077 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,859 Birr (₨8,941) | ₨3,550 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,154 Birr (₨10,363) | ₨6,584 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,145 Birr (₨10,317) | ₨5,548 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,550 Birr (₨5,293,480) | ₨1,949,500 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (₨96) | ₨110 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 872 Birr (₨4,196) | ₨1,927 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 72 Birr (₨347) | ₨311 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 145 Birr (₨696) | ₨401 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 838 Birr (₨4,033) | ₨1,486 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 110 Birr (₨528) | ₨514 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 Birr (₨598) | ₨301 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 142 Birr (₨681) | ₨305 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 Birr (₨263) | ₨190 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 Birr (₨237) | ₨126 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 151 Birr (₨725) | ₨388 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 645 Birr (₨3,102) | ₨1,486 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 175 Birr (₨841) | ₨1,191 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,767 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,076 Birr (₨5,173) | ₨3,552 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 166 Birr (₨797) | ₨885 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 Birr (₨183) | ₨327 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34 Birr (₨165) | ₨397 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,343 Birr (₨97,848) | ₨55,804 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.47 Birr (₨7) | ₨4.62 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,841 Birr (₨8,855) | ₨4,010 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 94 Birr (₨451) | ₨216 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,519 prices entered by 531 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan
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