Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 916 Birr (руб 492) | руб 555 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,161 Birr (руб 624) | руб 398 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 502 Birr (руб 270) | руб 226 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Birr (руб 51) | руб 88 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 223 Birr (руб 120) | руб 139 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Birr (руб 42) | руб 208 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 383 Birr (руб 206) | руб 428 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 346 Birr (руб 186) | руб 131 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 Birr (руб 22) | руб 69 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 Birr (руб 42) | руб 86 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 586 Birr (руб 315) | руб 695 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 Birr (руб 40) | руб 189 | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 62 Birr (руб 33) | руб 48 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 52% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,228 Birr (руб 49,044) | руб 105,099 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 75,514 Birr (руб 40,597) | руб 58,650 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,083 Birr (руб 1,120) | руб 7,581 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,546 Birr (руб 25,023) | руб 53,709 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,139 Birr (руб 16,202) | руб 33,196 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,113 Birr (руб 3,286) | руб 5,605 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 808 Birr (руб 434) | руб 612 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,783 Birr (руб 25,688) | руб 20,501 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Birr (руб 7,526) | руб 7,224 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 Birr (руб 132) | руб 548 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 270 Birr (руб 145) | руб 930 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 56% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,872 Birr (руб 2,082) | руб 6,816 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Birr (руб 1,344) | руб 3,176 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,245 Birr (руб 6,045) | руб 7,907 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,592 Birr (руб 4,081) | руб 6,921 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 40% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,626,260 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 94 Birr (руб 50) | руб 58 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Birr (руб 323) | руб 2,411 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 195% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (руб 538) | руб 376 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (руб 1,613) | руб 486 | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Birr (руб 26,880) | руб 2,115 | + 1171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (руб 32) | руб 358 | - 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 282 Birr (руб 151) | руб 217 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 Birr (руб 80) | руб 161 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Birr (руб 26) | руб 124 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Birr (руб 17) | руб 140 | - 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 567 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,400 Birr (руб 753) | руб 1,593 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 213 Birr (руб 115) | руб 680 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,080 Birr (руб 1,656) | руб 3,237 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Birr (руб 54) | руб 473 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,103 Birr (руб 1,131) | руб 177 | + 539% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 Birr (руб 54) | руб 236 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 50,539 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,817 Birr (руб 2,052) | руб 3,349 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 473 Birr (руб 254) | руб 197 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,803 prices entered by 189 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 24% cheaper than in Russia
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