Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 45% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 34% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 363 Birr (€6) | €15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 391 Birr (€7) | €9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 406 Birr (€7) | €4.51 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 Birr (€1.70) | €1.28 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 145 Birr (€2.48) | €3.29 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Birr (€0.61) | €2.44 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 319 Birr (€5.47) | €5.20 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 241 Birr (€4.14) | €2.18 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 Birr (€0.67) | €1.11 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 Birr (€0.76) | €2.45 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 165 Birr (€2.83) | €13 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 Birr (€1.29) | €2.63 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 Birr (€0.63) | €1.03 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 38% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Cork | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,489 Birr (€935) | €1,677 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,724 Birr (€613) | €1,225 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,358 Birr (€40) | €166 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,465 Birr (€832) | €1,504 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,468 Birr (€334) | €1,004 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,867 Birr (€32) | €229 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,616 Birr (€62) | €43 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,847 Birr (€203) | €424 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,970 Birr (€102) | €115 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 423 Birr (€7) | €5.60 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 270 Birr (€4.64) | €13 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 41% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Cork | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,813 Birr (€31) | €63 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,361 Birr (€23) | €34 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,382 Birr (€58) | €90 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,883 Birr (€32) | €97 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 60% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Cork | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,499,600 Birr (€25,737) | €29,004 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Birr (€0.69) | €1.84 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 765 Birr (€13) | €63 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 429 Birr (€7) | €21 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 10% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Cork | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 81 Birr (€1.39) | €5.43 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 Birr (€3.04) | €16 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 548 Birr (€9) | €55 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 90 Birr (€1.54) | €4.32 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 528 Birr (€9) | €2.39 | + 280% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 158 Birr (€2.71) | €4.57 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 185 Birr (€3.18) | €1.67 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 115 Birr (€1.98) | €2.89 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 133 Birr (€2.28) | €15 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 54% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,236 Birr (€21) | €40 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 239 Birr (€4.10) | €22 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,989 Birr (€51) | €54 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,253 Birr (€39) | €66 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 569 Birr (€10) | €12 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Birr (€1.07) | €3.33 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 64 Birr (€1.10) | €6 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,506 Birr (€215) | €437 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.13 Birr (€0.05) | €0.25 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,309 Birr (€40) | €47 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 230 Birr (€3.95) | €15 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 433 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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