Cost of living
Ethiopia compared to Bulgaria
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Overview comparison
EthiopiaBulgaria
Consumer prices in Bulgaria are roughly 1% higher than in Ethiopia.
Cost of living
| Item | Ethiopia | Bulgaria |
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| Total with rent one person | 802 | 997 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,944 | 2,211 |
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| Without rent one person | 438 | 484 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,253 | 1,549 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 457.8 | 335.35 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 865.39 | 582.73 |
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| Food person | 300 | 280 |
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| Food family | 918 | 821 |
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| Transport person | 44.01 | 43.81 |
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| Transport family | 120.78 | 151.12 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.84 years | 80.62 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ethiopia | Bulgaria |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.88 | 7.95 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.4 | 33.92 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.49 | 8.61 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 | 1.64 |
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| Cappuccino | 1 | 1.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.65 | 1.26 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ethiopia | Bulgaria |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 507.05 | 414.15 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 328.71 | 275.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,633.17 | 578.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 715.91 | 480.75 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 111.57 | 89.28 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 130.7 | 114.97 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 14.37 | 13.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ethiopia | Bulgaria |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.96 | 3.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,959 | 1,926 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,942 | 1,391 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.42 | 0.93 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.8% | 24.54% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.15 | 7.38 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.35 | 1.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ethiopia | Bulgaria |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 1.88 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.22 | 1.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.2 | 3.24 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.36 | 10.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.54 | 6.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.05 | 12.31 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.23 | 2.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Ethiopia | Bulgaria |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 77.57 | 33.91 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.93 | 8.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.23 | 25.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.31 | 5.85 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.97 | 50.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 110.41 | 91.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 71.88 | 440.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,954 | 6,986 |
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