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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Ethiopia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Germany vs. Ethiopia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.4 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Ethiopia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.91 EUR (3.41 USD) in Germany and 5.36 EUR (6.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Germany.

2.91 EUR
5.36 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.79 EUR (2.1 USD) in Germany and 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Ethiopia.

1.79 EUR
0.87 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.43 EUR (19.25 USD) in Germany and 10.74 EUR (12.58 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Ethiopia.

16.43 EUR
10.74 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (7.03 USD) in Germany and 5.12 EUR (6 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Ethiopia.

6.00 EUR
5.12 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.16 EUR (11.9 USD) in Germany and 10.67 EUR (12.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Germany.

10.16 EUR
10.67 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.7 EUR (10.19 USD) in Germany and 4.35 EUR (5.1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 50% lower in Ethiopia.

8.70 EUR
4.35 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Germany and 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 27% lower in Ethiopia.

1.00 EUR
0.73 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.46 EUR (4.05 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 1.97 EUR (2.31 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Ethiopia.

3.46 EUR
1.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.59 EUR (1.86 USD) in Germany and 1.44 EUR (1.69 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Ethiopia.

1.59 EUR
1.44 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

11.88 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Germany and 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Ethiopia.

1.40 EUR
0.64 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in Germany and 1.06 EUR (1.24 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Ethiopia.

1.78 EUR
1.06 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.65 EUR (14.82 USD) in Germany and 6.87 EUR (8.05 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Ethiopia.

12.65 EUR
6.87 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in Germany and 1.23 EUR (1.44 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Germany.

1.15 EUR
1.23 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Germany and 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Germany.

1.47 EUR
1.66 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.26 EUR (2.65 USD) in Germany and 2.03 EUR (2.38 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Ethiopia.

2.26 EUR
2.03 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.74 EUR (2.04 USD) in Germany and 0.53 EUR (0.62 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Ethiopia.

1.74 EUR
0.53 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.78 EUR (3.26 USD) in Germany and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Ethiopia.

2.78 EUR
1.71 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

12.89 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.32 EUR (3.89 USD) in Germany and 0.73 EUR (0.86 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 78% lower in Ethiopia.

3.32 EUR
0.73 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Germany and 0.57 EUR (0.67 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Ethiopia.

0.93 EUR
0.57 EUR

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Ethiopia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.51 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Ethiopia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.86 EUR (4.52 USD) in Germany and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Ethiopia.

3.86 EUR
0.99 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.02 EUR (3.54 USD) in Germany and 0.52 EUR (0.61 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Ethiopia.

3.02 EUR
0.52 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.5 EUR (5.27 USD) in Germany and 0.85 EUR (1 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Ethiopia.

4.50 EUR
0.85 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.69 USD) in Germany and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Ethiopia.

4.00 EUR
1.71 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.99 EUR (14.04 USD) in Germany and 5.52 EUR (6.46 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 54% lower in Ethiopia.

11.99 EUR
5.52 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70 EUR (81.99 USD) in Germany and 32.01 EUR (37.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Ethiopia.

70.00 EUR
32.01 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.57 USD) in Germany and 3.78 EUR (4.43 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Ethiopia.

15.00 EUR
3.78 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.59 EUR (3.03 USD) in Germany and 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Ethiopia.

2.59 EUR
0.40 EUR

Fuel

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Germany vs. Ethiopia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.23 times more for fuel in Germany than in Ethiopia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.61 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 0.72 EUR (0.85 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Ethiopia.

1.61 EUR
0.72 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.69 EUR (1.98 USD) in Germany and 0.76 EUR (0.89 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 55% lower in Ethiopia.

1.69 EUR
0.76 EUR

LPG 1L

1.05 EUR
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Transportation

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Germany vs. Ethiopia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.63 times more for transportation in Germany than in Ethiopia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 59 EUR (69.11 USD) in Germany and 10.68 EUR (12.51 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Ethiopia.

59.00 EUR
10.68 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.5 EUR (4.1 USD) in Germany and 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Ethiopia.

3.50 EUR
0.24 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.75 EUR (43.05 USD) in Germany and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Ethiopia.

36.75 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.3 EUR (2.69 USD) in Germany and 0.26 EUR (0.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Ethiopia.

2.30 EUR
0.26 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in Germany and 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Ethiopia.

5.00 EUR
1.07 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Germany vs. Ethiopia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12.75 EUR (14.93 USD) in Germany and 4.27 EUR (5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Ethiopia.

12.75 EUR
4.27 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.13 EUR (38.81 USD) in Germany and 51.33 EUR (60.13 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Germany.

33.13 EUR
51.33 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.42 EUR (28.6 USD) in Germany and 30.95 EUR (36.25 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Germany.

24.42 EUR
30.95 EUR

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Ethiopia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.01 times more for renting an apartment in Germany than in Ethiopia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1256 EUR (1471.36 USD) in Germany and 587.35 EUR (687.99 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Ethiopia.

1 256 EUR
587.35 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 938.38 EUR (1099.17 USD) in Germany and 329.64 EUR (386.12 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Ethiopia.

938.38 EUR
329.64 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2363 EUR (2767.73 USD) in Germany and 1393 EUR (1631.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 41% lower in Ethiopia.

2 363 EUR
1 393 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1689 EUR (1978.11 USD) in Germany and 796.31 EUR (932.76 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Ethiopia.

1 689 EUR
796.31 EUR

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. Ethiopia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.82 times more for buying an apartment in Germany than in Ethiopia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7365 EUR (8626.97 USD) in Germany and 2090 EUR (2448.3 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Ethiopia.

7 365 EUR
2 090 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5287 EUR (6192.81 USD) in Germany and 1221 EUR (1430.5 USD) in Ethiopia. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Ethiopia.

5 287 EUR
1 221 EUR

Salary

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Germany vs. Ethiopia - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 17.57 times higher than in Ethiopia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3022 EUR (3539.44 USD) in Germany and 171.96 EUR (201.43 USD) in Ethiopia. The average salary is 94.3% lower in Ethiopia.

3 022 EUR
171.96 EUR

Hotels

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Germany vs. Ethiopia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

84.1 EUR
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Two stars

82.8 EUR
35.7 EUR

Three stars

96 EUR
74.3 EUR

Four stars

113 EUR
70 EUR

Five stars

367 EUR
137 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels • Ethiopia: 6 cities, 172 hotels

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