Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 31% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 243 Birr (руб 499) | руб 407 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 226 Birr (руб 463) | руб 265 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 244 Birr (руб 501) | руб 147 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Birr (руб 67) | руб 67 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 Birr (руб 121) | руб 88 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Birr (руб 46) | руб 147 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 144 Birr (руб 295) | руб 324 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Birr (руб 263) | руб 98 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (руб 36) | руб 34 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 Birr (руб 51) | руб 64 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 235 Birr (руб 482) | руб 591 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 48 Birr (руб 98) | руб 102 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Birr (руб 28) | руб 32 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 53% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,675 Birr (руб 64,958) | руб 71,169 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,120 Birr (руб 35,108) | руб 39,385 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,053 Birr (руб 12,414) | руб 6,163 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,812 Birr (руб 44,731) | руб 40,928 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,469 Birr (руб 31,722) | руб 24,350 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,905 Birr (руб 3,907) | руб 4,247 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,603 Birr (руб 5,339) | руб 417 | + 1180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,181 Birr (руб 31,132) | руб 26,540 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,403 Birr (руб 15,181) | руб 6,255 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 258 Birr (руб 529) | руб 462 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 628 | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 916 Birr (руб 1,878) | руб 5,495 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,977 Birr (руб 4,053) | руб 2,544 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,359 Birr (руб 4,838) | руб 5,941 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,995 Birr (руб 4,092) | руб 6,606 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,196,100 Birr (руб 2,452,893) | руб 1,358,270 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (руб 38) | руб 46 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 865 Birr (руб 1,773) | руб 1,874 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 Birr (руб 160) | руб 449 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 118 Birr (руб 241) | руб 578 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 611 Birr (руб 1,254) | руб 1,374 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 83 Birr (руб 170) | руб 313 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 132 Birr (руб 272) | руб 167 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 162 Birr (руб 331) | руб 227 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 59 Birr (руб 120) | руб 82 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Birr (руб 113) | руб 99 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 144 Birr (руб 295) | руб 570 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 609 Birr (руб 1,250) | руб 1,511 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 178 Birr (руб 364) | руб 597 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,681 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,017 Birr (руб 2,085) | руб 3,689 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 Birr (руб 296) | руб 394 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Birr (руб 62) | руб 200 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 Birr (руб 76) | руб 215 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,066 Birr (руб 47,303) | руб 31,375 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 Birr (руб 1.93) | руб 2.24 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,865 Birr (руб 3,825) | руб 3,654 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 103 Birr (руб 211) | руб 155 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,463 prices entered by 555 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 23% more expensive than in Russia
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