- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 Birr (₨633) | ₨541 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 119 Birr (₨572) | ₨605 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr (₨647) | ₨220 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr (₨123) | ₨108 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Birr (₨252) | ₨121 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (₨106) | ₨81 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (₨672) | ₨437 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (₨435) | ₨154 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (₨61) | ₨40 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (₨92) | ₨307 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr (₨789) | ₨2,141 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (₨188) | ₨117 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (₨59) | ₨56 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 182% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,230 Birr (₨145,573) | ₨57,744 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (₨92,253) | ₨36,167 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (₨29,601) | ₨8,189 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,969 Birr (₨67,268) | ₨44,615 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (₨45,475) | ₨25,314 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (₨13,711) | ₨6,795 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,485 Birr (₨16,781) | ₨2,646 | + 534% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr (₨80,158) | ₨39,967 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (₨19,357) | ₨11,006 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (₨579) | ₨499 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (₨660) | ₨816 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (₨3,705) | ₨2,600 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (₨4,928) | ₨4,026 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr (₨11,540) | ₨6,156 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr (₨7,164) | ₨5,399 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (₨4,380,076) | ₨1,834,970 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (₨112) | ₨89 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (₨1,916) | ₨2,526 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (₨718) | ₨227 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 899 Birr (₨4,329) | ₨639 | + 578% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (₨3,195) | ₨2,133 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (₨378) | ₨444 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (₨494) | ₨275 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (₨566) | ₨340 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (₨242) | ₨142 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (₨245) | ₨109 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (₨568) | ₨637 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (₨2,799) | ₨1,494 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (₨850) | ₨1,128 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (₨7,022) | ₨3,688 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (₨4,638) | ₨3,101 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (₨557) | ₨526 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (₨153) | ₨392 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (₨117) | ₨548 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (₨77,655) | ₨54,726 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Birr (₨59) | ₨28 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (₨7,016) | ₨4,012 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (₨501) | ₨187 | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan
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