- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ethiopia is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 Birr ($4.66) | $14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 119 Birr ($4.21) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 Birr ($4.76) | $4.52 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Birr ($0.91) | $0.89 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Birr ($1.86) | $3.19 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr ($0.78) | $3.98 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 Birr ($4.95) | $6 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 Birr ($3.20) | $3.33 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr ($0.45) | $1.61 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Birr ($0.68) | $3.64 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Birr ($5.80) | $15 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr ($1.38) | $1.92 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr ($0.43) | $2.13 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Ethiopia is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 31,580 Birr ($1,119) | $2,046 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,158 Birr ($679) | $1,576 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,147 Birr ($218) | $177 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,196 Birr ($432) | $1,584 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,443 Birr ($335) | $1,128 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,847 Birr ($101) | $119 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,322 Birr ($153) | $48 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,646 Birr ($590) | $328 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,020 Birr ($142) | $120 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 Birr ($4.26) | $11 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 Birr ($4.86) | $23 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Ethiopia is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 Birr ($27) | $47 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,023 Birr ($36) | $45 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 Birr ($85) | $86 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,488 Birr ($53) | $115 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Ethiopia is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,578 Birr ($32,227) | $22,354 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Birr ($0.82) | $0.78 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 398 Birr ($14) | $85 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Ethiopia is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 149 Birr ($5.28) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 733 Birr ($26) | $18 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 664 Birr ($24) | $111 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 Birr ($2.78) | $7 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 103 Birr ($3.64) | $3.48 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 Birr ($4.17) | $5.14 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Birr ($1.78) | $3.47 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Birr ($1.81) | $1.87 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Birr ($4.18) | $21 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Ethiopia is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 581 Birr ($21) | $45 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177 Birr ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr ($52) | $174 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 963 Birr ($34) | $79 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 Birr ($4.10) | $12 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr ($1.12) | $4.89 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Birr ($0.86) | $5.95 | - 86% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,126 Birr ($571) | $422 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Birr ($0.43) | $0.36 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,457 Birr ($52) | $53 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Birr ($3.68) | $8 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 38% cheaper than in United States
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