- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 Birr (руб 313) | руб 355 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 119 Birr (руб 283) | руб 285 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr (руб 320) | руб 134 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr (руб 61) | руб 64 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Birr (руб 125) | руб 82 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (руб 52) | руб 147 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr (руб 333) | руб 309 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr (руб 215) | руб 94 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (руб 30) | руб 35 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr (руб 45) | руб 62 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr (руб 390) | руб 521 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (руб 93) | руб 94 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (руб 29) | руб 31 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 72% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,230 Birr (руб 72,032) | руб 75,451 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr (руб 45,649) | руб 40,756 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr (руб 14,647) | руб 6,212 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,969 Birr (руб 33,286) | руб 37,740 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr (руб 22,502) | руб 24,941 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr (руб 6,785) | руб 3,886 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,485 Birr (руб 8,303) | руб 481 | + 1627% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr (руб 39,664) | руб 26,710 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr (руб 9,578) | руб 5,864 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr (руб 287) | руб 395 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr (руб 327) | руб 537 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr (руб 1,833) | руб 5,258 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr (руб 2,438) | руб 3,050 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr (руб 5,710) | руб 5,486 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr (руб 3,545) | руб 7,257 | - 51% | |
| 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 | 909,578 Birr (руб 2,167,342) | руб 1,138,220 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr (руб 55) | руб 42 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr (руб 948) | руб 1,676 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 64% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr (руб 355) | руб 318 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 899 Birr (руб 2,142) | руб 504 | + 325% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr (руб 1,581) | руб 1,329 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr (руб 187) | руб 230 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr (руб 244) | руб 160 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr (руб 280) | руб 207 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr (руб 120) | руб 69 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr (руб 121) | руб 101 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr (руб 281) | руб 528 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr (руб 1,385) | руб 1,596 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr (руб 421) | руб 670 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (руб 3,475) | руб 5,573 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr (руб 2,295) | руб 3,373 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr (руб 276) | руб 371 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (руб 76) | руб 178 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr (руб 58) | руб 226 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr (руб 38,425) | руб 31,480 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Birr (руб 29) | руб 4.91 | + 490% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr (руб 3,472) | руб 3,130 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr (руб 248) | руб 137 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 29% more expensive than in Russia
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