- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 3% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 Birr (руб 305) | руб 359 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 119 Birr (руб 276) | руб 278 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr (руб 312) | руб 134 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr (руб 59) | руб 65 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Birr (руб 122) | руб 81 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (руб 51) | руб 138 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (руб 325) | руб 310 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (руб 210) | руб 93 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (руб 30) | руб 35 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (руб 44) | руб 60 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr (руб 381) | руб 532 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (руб 91) | руб 96 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (руб 28) | руб 32 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 84% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 31,580 Birr (руб 73,400) | руб 75,340 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (руб 44,528) | руб 39,678 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (руб 14,288) | руб 6,137 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,196 Birr (руб 28,346) | руб 38,444 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (руб 21,949) | руб 24,360 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (руб 6,618) | руб 3,704 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,322 Birr (руб 10,046) | руб 478 | + 2001% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr (руб 38,689) | руб 26,419 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (руб 9,343) | руб 6,120 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (руб 280) | руб 403 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (руб 319) | руб 509 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (руб 1,788) | руб 5,511 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (руб 2,379) | руб 3,037 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr (руб 5,570) | руб 5,637 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr (руб 3,458) | руб 7,478 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr (руб 2,114,111) | руб 1,208,140 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (руб 54) | руб 43 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (руб 925) | руб 1,702 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 51% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (руб 346) | руб 324 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 733 Birr (руб 1,703) | руб 508 | + 235% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (руб 1,542) | руб 1,237 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (руб 182) | руб 230 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (руб 238) | руб 166 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (руб 273) | руб 211 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (руб 117) | руб 71 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (руб 118) | руб 104 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (руб 274) | руб 515 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (руб 1,351) | руб 1,688 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (руб 410) | руб 682 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (руб 3,389) | руб 5,430 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (руб 2,238) | руб 3,292 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (руб 269) | руб 379 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (руб 74) | руб 177 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (руб 56) | руб 234 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (руб 37,481) | руб 31,513 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Birr (руб 28) | руб 4.86 | + 481% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (руб 3,386) | руб 3,232 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (руб 242) | руб 140 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 29% more expensive than in Russia
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