Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is 10% more expensive than in Harar (Ethiopia)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 293 prices entered by 13 different people.
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Food | ||||
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Food in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Harar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Shenzhen | Harar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (352 Birr) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (267 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18元 (144 Birr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18元 (144 Birr) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 (128 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12元 (93 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 (493 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (126 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (67 Birr) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (53 Birr) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 180元 (1,414 Birr) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (68 Birr) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (103 Birr) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Harar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Shenzhen | Harar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,471元 (113,523 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,577元 (67,287 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 465元 (3,648 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,798元 (61,175 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,268元 (41,326 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333元 (2,609 Birr) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 89元 (699 Birr) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,838元 (14,419 Birr) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 722元 (5,664 Birr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 (343 Birr) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71元 (559 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Harar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Shenzhen | Harar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 443元 (3,473 Birr) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 392元 (3,073 Birr) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 692元 (5,432 Birr) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 754元 (5,914 Birr) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 19% more expensive than in Harar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Shenzhen | Harar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,054元 (1,130,107 Birr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (63 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 212元 (1,663 Birr) | 1,000 Birr | + 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 41元 (318 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Harar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Shenzhen | Harar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (259 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60元 (473 Birr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 239元 (1,875 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43元 (334 Birr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (308 Birr) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 (355 Birr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (92 Birr) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (109 Birr) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70元 (550 Birr) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Harar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Shenzhen | Harar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268元 (2,102 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 108元 (851 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,539元 (12,076 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 613元 (4,806 Birr) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 68元 (530 Birr) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 (285 Birr) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39元 (305 Birr) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,329元 (26,117 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38元 (11 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 240元 (1,880 Birr) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31元 (246 Birr) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 293 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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