Cost of Living Comparison Between Ethiopia and Australia 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 48.3% higher than in Ethiopia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 62.2% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 112.9% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 169.4% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 57.5% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 960.4% higher than in Ethiopia | |
Restaurants | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.66 $ (7.27 A$) |
16.03 $ (25.00 A$) |
+244.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
32.00 $ (49.90 A$) |
76.96 $ (120.00 A$) |
+140.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6.12 $ (9.54 A$) |
9.62 $ (15.00 A$) |
+57.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.00 $ (1.56 A$) |
6.41 $ (10.00 A$) |
+541.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.00 $ (3.12 A$) |
7.05 $ (11.00 A$) |
+252.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1.10 $ (1.71 A$) |
3.44 $ (5.36 A$) |
+212.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.63 $ (0.99 A$) |
2.60 $ (4.06 A$) |
+310.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.49 $ (0.77 A$) |
2.14 $ (3.34 A$) |
+336.0 % |
Markets | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
5.55 $ (8.65 A$) |
5.73 $ (8.93 A$) |
+3.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.03 $ (1.60 A$) |
2.20 $ (3.42 A$) |
+114.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.81 $ (1.27 A$) |
0.93 $ (1.44 A$) |
+14.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.42 $ (3.78 A$) |
4.24 $ (6.61 A$) |
+75.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.36 $ (5.25 A$) |
4.01 $ (6.25 A$) |
+19.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.57 $ (8.68 A$) |
3.79 $ (5.91 A$) |
-31.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
5.73 $ (8.93 A$) |
6.23 $ (9.71 A$) |
+8.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.07 $ (4.78 A$) |
1.43 $ (2.22 A$) |
-53.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.49 $ (0.76 A$) |
1.23 $ (1.92 A$) |
+153.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.12 $ (1.74 A$) |
1.31 $ (2.04 A$) |
+16.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.39 $ (0.60 A$) |
1.92 $ (2.99 A$) |
+396.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.30 $ (0.47 A$) |
1.10 $ (1.71 A$) |
+264.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.79 $ (1.23 A$) |
0.96 $ (1.49 A$) |
+21.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.67 $ (1.04 A$) |
2.18 $ (3.40 A$) |
+227.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.64 $ (0.99 A$) |
1.49 $ (2.32 A$) |
+133.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.25 $ (9.75 A$) |
12.83 $ (20.00 A$) |
+105.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.03 $ (1.60 A$) |
4.40 $ (6.85 A$) |
+328.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.09 $ (3.26 A$) |
4.87 $ (7.59 A$) |
+132.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
4.00 $ (6.24 A$) |
30.78 $ (48.00 A$) |
+669.6 % |
Transportation | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.42 $ (0.66 A$) |
2.89 $ (4.50 A$) |
+579.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
12.00 $ (18.71 A$) |
96.20 $ (150.00 A$) |
+701.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.30 $ (2.03 A$) |
3.85 $ (6.00 A$) |
+196.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
0.48 $ (0.75 A$) |
2.79 $ (4.35 A$) |
+477.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
2.00 $ (3.12 A$) |
37.20 $ (58.00 A$) |
+1,759.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.90 $ (7.65 A$) |
4.45 $ (6.93 A$) |
-9.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
48,804.29 $ (76,098.58 A$) |
28,489.80 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
-41.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
53,403.37 $ (83,269.75 A$) |
22,438.72 $ (34,987.80 A$) |
-58.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
133.00 $ (207.38 A$) |
173.84 $ (271.07 A$) |
+30.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
12.33 $ (19.23 A$) |
26.46 $ (41.26 A$) |
+114.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
157.67 $ (245.84 A$) |
52.27 $ (81.50 A$) |
-66.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
69.32 $ (108.08 A$) |
46.94 $ (73.19 A$) |
-32.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
36.25 $ (56.52 A$) |
16.55 $ (25.81 A$) |
-54.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
5.00 $ (7.80 A$) |
14.11 $ (22.00 A$) |
+182.2 % |
Childcare | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
81.26 $ (126.71 A$) |
1,559.47 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
+1,819.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
43,916.67 $ (68,477.50 A$) |
12,483.75 $ (19,465.42 A$) |
-71.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
49.00 $ (76.40 A$) |
70.95 $ (110.64 A$) |
+44.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
83.79 $ (130.66 A$) |
50.61 $ (78.91 A$) |
-39.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
106.72 $ (166.41 A$) |
101.01 $ (157.50 A$) |
-5.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
123.56 $ (192.67 A$) |
109.16 $ (170.21 A$) |
-11.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
654.64 $ (1,020.75 A$) |
1,367.08 $ (2,131.64 A$) |
+108.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
385.77 $ (601.52 A$) |
1,083.46 $ (1,689.40 A$) |
+180.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,242.26 $ (1,937.00 A$) |
2,310.82 $ (3,603.16 A$) |
+86.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
756.17 $ (1,179.06 A$) |
1,709.25 $ (2,665.16 A$) |
+126.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
232.61 $ (362.71 A$) |
622.77 $ (971.06 A$) |
+167.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
161.87 $ (252.40 A$) |
464.52 $ (724.31 A$) |
+187.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ethiopia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
206.55 $ (322.06 A$) |
3,552.78 $ (5,539.71 A$) |
+1,620.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 15.50 | 6.36 | -59.0 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 42 | 1572 |
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