Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia)
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in London (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (1,022 Birr) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (549 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.83 (344 Birr) | 221 Birr | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.22 (87 Birr) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | £3.99 (284 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.25 (160 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.78 (340 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 (150 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (55 Birr) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.04 (146 Birr) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 (862 Birr) | 230 Birr | + 274% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.41 (172 Birr) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.50 (107 Birr) | 21 Birr | + 412% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,013 (214,786 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,986 (284,122 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £213 (15,162 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,726 (194,335 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,587 (255,692 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £205 (14,637 Birr) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (1,925 Birr) | 5,361 Birr | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | £414 (29,493 Birr) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £116 (8,277 Birr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.51 (393 Birr) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £17 (1,242 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (5,720 Birr) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (2,678 Birr) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £92 (6,549 Birr) | 3,079 Birr | + 113% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £102 (7,263 Birr) | 3,079 Birr | + 136% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,071 (2,072,237 Birr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (103 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £177 (12,621 Birr) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (1,386 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.87 (419 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (687 Birr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (5,448 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £7 (482 Birr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.16 (154 Birr) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.53 (394 Birr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.97 (212 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 163% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.76 (126 Birr) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £19 (1,365 Birr) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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London | Bahir Dar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £47 (3,365 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | £27 (1,909 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £310 (22,068 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £76 (5,416 Birr) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (954 Birr) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.79 (270 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 1087% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 (511 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 2012% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £587 (41,832 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (8 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £58 (4,133 Birr) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (1,055 Birr) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,061 prices entered by 241 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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