Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 445 Birr (руб 559) | руб 466 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 459 Birr (руб 576) | руб 308 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 330 Birr (руб 414) | руб 178 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Birr (руб 38) | руб 79 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 119 Birr (руб 149) | руб 115 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Birr (руб 27) | руб 209 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 Birr (руб 251) | руб 412 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 378 Birr (руб 475) | руб 116 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (руб 23) | руб 59 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 Birr (руб 38) | руб 69 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 800 Birr (руб 1,004) | руб 638 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 91 Birr (руб 114) | руб 131 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Birr (руб 19) | руб 37 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,254 Birr (руб 60,545) | руб 61,886 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,000 Birr (руб 56,462) | руб 44,108 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Birr (руб 2,509) | руб 8,171 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,000 Birr (руб 50,188) | руб 37,668 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Birr (руб 37,641) | руб 26,807 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,500 Birr (руб 1,882) | руб 4,924 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 967 Birr (руб 1,214) | руб 526 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,537 Birr (руб 16,985) | руб 28,072 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,478 Birr (руб 6,873) | руб 8,737 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Birr (руб 251) | руб 490 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 Birr (руб 235) | руб 773 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 55% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,300 Birr (руб 1,631) | руб 5,735 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,438 Birr (руб 1,804) | руб 3,509 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,619 Birr (руб 2,032) | руб 6,597 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 Birr (руб 5,019) | руб 7,183 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,260,670 Birr (руб 1,581,778) | руб 1,948,350 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Birr (руб 38) | руб 50 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Birr (руб 1,255) | руб 1,752 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 191 Birr (руб 240) | руб 466 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Birr (руб 251) | руб 459 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 Birr (руб 627) | руб 1,425 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92 Birr (руб 116) | руб 300 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563 Birr (руб 706) | руб 210 | + 236% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 Birr (руб 196) | руб 248 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Birr (руб 125) | руб 101 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Birr (руб 125) | руб 123 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 154 Birr (руб 193) | руб 662 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ethiopia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,255 Birr (руб 1,574) | руб 1,608 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 271 Birr (руб 341) | руб 566 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Birr (руб 1,255) | руб 3,944 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,394 Birr (руб 3,004) | руб 4,438 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Birr (руб 565) | руб 399 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Birr (руб 125) | руб 188 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 Birr (руб 100) | руб 258 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 48,530 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Birr (руб 6) | руб 3.24 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,949 Birr (руб 2,446) | руб 2,786 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 235 Birr (руб 295) | руб 172 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,101 prices entered by 489 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 6% cheaper than in Russia
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