Cost of Living Comparison Between Ethiopia and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 46.3% higher than in Ethiopia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 59.9% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 109.1% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 165.9% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 55.4% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 962.1% higher than in Ethiopia | |
Restaurants | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.66 $ (7.36 A$) |
15.83 $ (25.00 A$) |
+239.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
32.00 $ (50.55 A$) |
75.96 $ (120.00 A$) |
+137.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6.12 $ (9.66 A$) |
9.50 $ (15.00 A$) |
+55.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.00 $ (1.58 A$) |
6.33 $ (10.00 A$) |
+533.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.00 $ (3.16 A$) |
6.96 $ (11.00 A$) |
+248.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1.10 $ (1.74 A$) |
3.39 $ (5.36 A$) |
+208.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.63 $ (1.00 A$) |
2.57 $ (4.06 A$) |
+305.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.49 $ (0.78 A$) |
2.11 $ (3.33 A$) |
+328.5 % |
Markets | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
5.55 $ (8.77 A$) |
5.64 $ (8.91 A$) |
+1.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.03 $ (1.62 A$) |
2.16 $ (3.42 A$) |
+111.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.81 $ (1.28 A$) |
0.91 $ (1.44 A$) |
+12.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.42 $ (3.83 A$) |
4.17 $ (6.59 A$) |
+72.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.36 $ (5.31 A$) |
3.98 $ (6.28 A$) |
+18.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.57 $ (8.79 A$) |
3.75 $ (5.92 A$) |
-32.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
5.73 $ (9.05 A$) |
6.16 $ (9.73 A$) |
+7.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.07 $ (4.84 A$) |
1.41 $ (2.22 A$) |
-54.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.49 $ (0.77 A$) |
1.21 $ (1.92 A$) |
+149.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.12 $ (1.77 A$) |
1.28 $ (2.03 A$) |
+14.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.39 $ (0.61 A$) |
1.89 $ (2.99 A$) |
+389.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.30 $ (0.48 A$) |
1.08 $ (1.71 A$) |
+259.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.79 $ (1.24 A$) |
0.95 $ (1.49 A$) |
+20.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.67 $ (1.05 A$) |
2.14 $ (3.38 A$) |
+221.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.64 $ (1.01 A$) |
1.46 $ (2.30 A$) |
+129.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.25 $ (9.88 A$) |
12.66 $ (20.00 A$) |
+102.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.03 $ (1.62 A$) |
4.36 $ (6.88 A$) |
+324.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.09 $ (3.31 A$) |
4.81 $ (7.60 A$) |
+129.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
4.00 $ (6.32 A$) |
30.38 $ (48.00 A$) |
+659.6 % |
Transportation | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.42 $ (0.67 A$) |
2.91 $ (4.60 A$) |
+585.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
12.00 $ (18.96 A$) |
94.95 $ (150.00 A$) |
+691.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.30 $ (2.05 A$) |
3.80 $ (6.00 A$) |
+192.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
0.48 $ (0.76 A$) |
2.75 $ (4.35 A$) |
+469.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
2.00 $ (3.16 A$) |
36.71 $ (58.00 A$) |
+1,735.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.90 $ (7.75 A$) |
4.39 $ (6.94 A$) |
-10.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
48,804.29 $ (77,099.71 A$) |
28,119.86 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
-42.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
53,403.37 $ (84,365.21 A$) |
22,113.47 $ (34,934.26 A$) |
-58.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
133.00 $ (210.11 A$) |
171.04 $ (270.21 A$) |
+28.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
12.33 $ (19.48 A$) |
26.15 $ (41.31 A$) |
+112.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
157.67 $ (249.08 A$) |
51.51 $ (81.37 A$) |
-67.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
69.32 $ (109.51 A$) |
46.36 $ (73.24 A$) |
-33.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
36.25 $ (57.27 A$) |
16.34 $ (25.81 A$) |
-54.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
5.00 $ (7.90 A$) |
13.93 $ (22.00 A$) |
+178.5 % |
Childcare | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
81.26 $ (128.38 A$) |
1,539.22 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
+1,794.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
43,916.67 $ (69,378.36 A$) |
12,129.97 $ (19,162.60 A$) |
-72.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
49.00 $ (77.41 A$) |
69.92 $ (110.45 A$) |
+42.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
83.79 $ (132.38 A$) |
49.75 $ (78.59 A$) |
-40.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
106.72 $ (168.59 A$) |
99.48 $ (157.16 A$) |
-6.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
123.56 $ (195.20 A$) |
107.73 $ (170.19 A$) |
-12.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
654.64 $ (1,034.18 A$) |
1,346.14 $ (2,126.60 A$) |
+105.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
385.77 $ (609.43 A$) |
1,065.73 $ (1,683.61 A$) |
+176.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,242.26 $ (1,962.48 A$) |
2,263.60 $ (3,575.97 A$) |
+82.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
756.17 $ (1,194.57 A$) |
1,679.27 $ (2,652.87 A$) |
+122.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
232.61 $ (367.48 A$) |
611.34 $ (965.79 A$) |
+162.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
161.87 $ (255.72 A$) |
458.13 $ (723.74 A$) |
+183.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
206.55 $ (326.29 A$) |
3,506.94 $ (5,540.17 A$) |
+1,597.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 15.50 | 6.36 | -58.9 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 42 | 1537 |
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