Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Spain
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Ethiopia is 13% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Ethiopia | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 604 Birr (€10) | €17 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 333 Birr (€5.37) | €9 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 391 Birr (€6) | €3.81 | + 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 107 Birr (€1.73) | €1.05 | + 65% | |
12 eggs, large | 156 Birr (€2.52) | €3.01 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 Birr (€0.87) | €2.25 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 317 Birr (€5.12) | €7 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 254 Birr (€4.11) | €2.16 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 113 Birr (€1.82) | €1.40 | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 138 Birr (€2.23) | €1.12 | + 100% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 168 Birr (€2.71) | €7 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 62 Birr (€1.01) | €2.06 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Birr (€1.30) | €1.08 | + 21% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Ethiopia is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Ethiopia | Spain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 81,729 Birr (€1,320) | €1,415 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 59,759 Birr (€965) | €962 | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,660 Birr (€91) | €118 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,015 Birr (€856) | €917 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,558 Birr (€461) | €671 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,458 Birr (€72) | €81 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 981 Birr (€16) | €27 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | 36,043 Birr (€582) | €315 | + 85% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,406 Birr (€200) | €92 | + 117% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 260 Birr (€4.20) | €7 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Ethiopia is 23% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Ethiopia | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,750 Birr (€44) | €73 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,748 Birr (€28) | €31 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,965 Birr (€80) | €82 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,469 Birr (€40) | €86 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Ethiopia is 4% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Ethiopia | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Birr (€29,064) | €28,022 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Birr (€1.27) | €1.60 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €31 | - | |
Personal Care | + 121% | |||
Personal Care in Ethiopia is 121% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Ethiopia | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (€16) | €8 | + 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (€48) | €7 | + 603% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,574 Birr (€42) | €62 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (€0.97) | €3.86 | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 466 Birr (€8) | €2.95 | + 155% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 622 Birr (€10) | €3.02 | + 233% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 336 Birr (€5.42) | €2.02 | + 168% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 147 Birr (€2.38) | €1.93 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 565 Birr (€9) | €17 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Ethiopia is 14% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Ethiopia | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,970 Birr (€48) | €34 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 295 Birr (€4.77) | €16 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €53 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,690 Birr (€43) | €50 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 363 Birr (€5.86) | €10 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 Birr (€1.98) | €2.69 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 Birr (€1.16) | €4.45 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €514 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,509 Birr (€41) | €49 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,035 Birr (€33) | €5.23 | + 528% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,688 prices entered by 1,086 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is about the same as in Spain
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