Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Birr (руб 409) | руб 399 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 271 Birr (руб 482) | руб 284 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 242 Birr (руб 431) | руб 143 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Birr (руб 58) | руб 65 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 Birr (руб 121) | руб 88 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (руб 40) | руб 129 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 157 Birr (руб 279) | руб 345 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 Birr (руб 237) | руб 108 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (руб 32) | руб 35 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32 Birr (руб 56) | руб 66 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 298 Birr (руб 530) | руб 583 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 Birr (руб 76) | руб 109 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Birr (руб 28) | руб 28 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,326 Birr (руб 68,165) | руб 68,166 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,362 Birr (руб 41,552) | руб 37,974 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,232 Birr (руб 3,970) | руб 6,392 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,790 Birr (руб 40,534) | руб 31,618 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,560 Birr (руб 18,781) | руб 22,018 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,684 Birr (руб 2,996) | руб 4,038 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,055 Birr (руб 1,876) | руб 448 | + 319% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,834 Birr (руб 22,826) | руб 24,813 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (руб 9,742) | руб 6,723 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237 Birr (руб 422) | руб 416 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (руб 333) | руб 926 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 25% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 861 Birr (руб 1,531) | руб 4,661 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,438 Birr (руб 2,558) | руб 2,580 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,598 Birr (руб 4,621) | руб 5,596 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,222 Birr (руб 3,952) | руб 6,714 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,367,220 Birr (руб 2,431,714) | руб 1,237,120 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (руб 36) | руб 47 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 574 Birr (руб 1,021) | руб 1,548 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (руб 341) | руб 476 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 482 Birr (руб 858) | руб 504 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 636 Birr (руб 1,131) | руб 1,289 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (руб 164) | руб 311 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 218 Birr (руб 388) | руб 183 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (руб 278) | руб 206 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 Birr (руб 124) | руб 77 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 111 Birr (руб 197) | руб 97 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176 Birr (руб 313) | руб 580 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 578 Birr (руб 1,028) | руб 1,480 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 Birr (руб 267) | руб 574 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (руб 1,779) | руб 5,826 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,807 Birr (руб 3,214) | руб 3,401 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 429 Birr (руб 762) | руб 387 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Birr (руб 79) | руб 168 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Birr (руб 89) | руб 221 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 38,001 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (руб 9) | руб 7 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,911 Birr (руб 3,399) | руб 3,491 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 131 Birr (руб 233) | руб 160 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,193 prices entered by 787 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 8% more expensive than in Russia
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