Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 71% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 460 Birr (руб 677) | руб 478 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 439 Birr (руб 646) | руб 383 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 409 Birr (руб 601) | руб 201 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 Birr (руб 129) | руб 85 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 135 Birr (руб 198) | руб 118 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Birr (руб 81) | руб 190 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 563 Birr (руб 828) | руб 431 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 394 Birr (руб 580) | руб 114 | + 408% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38 Birr (руб 55) | руб 51 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Birr (руб 77) | руб 80 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 641 Birr (руб 943) | руб 726 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Birr (руб 98) | руб 148 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120 Birr (руб 176) | руб 44 | + 304% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 57% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 90,406 Birr (руб 132,912) | руб 88,260 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,695 Birr (руб 74,530) | руб 53,559 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,857 Birr (руб 11,551) | руб 9,374 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,675 Birr (руб 62,740) | руб 45,680 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,002 Birr (руб 29,406) | руб 28,184 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,436 Birr (руб 9,462) | руб 6,168 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,101 Birr (руб 4,559) | руб 495 | + 821% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 42,373 Birr (руб 62,295) | руб 25,427 | + 145% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,770 Birr (руб 14,364) | руб 10,146 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 334 Birr (руб 491) | руб 626 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Birr (руб 294) | руб 1,017 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 42% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,745 Birr (руб 4,035) | руб 5,476 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,224 Birr (руб 1,800) | руб 3,659 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,052 Birr (руб 5,958) | руб 7,865 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,760 Birr (руб 4,058) | руб 8,501 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Birr (руб 2,646,298) | руб 2,157,330 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 Birr (руб 95) | руб 51 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 808 Birr (руб 1,188) | руб 2,232 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 31% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (руб 281) | руб 511 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Birr (руб 294) | руб 686 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 549 Birr (руб 807) | руб 1,858 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (руб 136) | руб 385 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 522 Birr (руб 768) | руб 259 | + 196% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 180 Birr (руб 265) | руб 285 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 174 Birr (руб 257) | руб 111 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Birr (руб 174) | руб 156 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 258 Birr (руб 380) | руб 823 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,363 Birr (руб 2,003) | руб 1,781 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 239 Birr (руб 351) | руб 700 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,058 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,832 Birr (руб 4,163) | руб 3,872 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 350 Birr (руб 514) | руб 469 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 167 Birr (руб 245) | руб 218 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Birr (руб 133) | руб 272 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 70,646 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.99 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,929 Birr (руб 4,307) | руб 4,350 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 265 Birr (руб 390) | руб 206 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,580 prices entered by 597 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 23% more expensive than in Russia
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