Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Ethiopia is 1.45 times less expensive as compared to Sri Lanka.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Ethiopia and Sri Lanka. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Ethiopia and Sri Lanka.
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 Indicators  | Ethiopia  | Sri Lanka  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 10,000 ETB (180 USD) | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 20,000 ETB (360 USD) | 90,000 LKR (279 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 30,000 ETB (540 USD) | 120,000 LKR (372 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 7,000 ETB (126 USD) | 30,000 LKR (93 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 15,000 ETB (270 USD) | 45,000 LKR (139.50 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 25,000 ETB (450 USD) | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 6 % | 7.5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2 % | 1 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | 0.2 to 0.4 % |
The average housing cost in Ethiopia is 1.41 times more expensive than Sri Lanka.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 50,000 ETB (900 USD) | 200,000 LKR (620 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 1,200 ETB (21.60 USD) | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) | 3,500 LKR (10.85 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 600 ETB (10.80 USD) | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Sri Lanka, you would have to pay 47.48% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Ethiopia costs 1.45 times more compared to Sri Lanka.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 500 ETB (9 USD) | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 115.67% more in Ethiopia compared to Sri Lanka.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 3 ETB (0.05 USD) | 50 LKR (0.15 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 8 ETB (0.14 USD) | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 12 ETB (0.22 USD) | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 25 ETB (0.45 USD) | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) |
In Ethiopia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 3.31 times less expensive than the cost in Sri Lanka.
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Sri Lanka, you would have to pay 81.60% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 12 ETB (0.22 USD) | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 12 ETB (0.22 USD) | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Sri Lanka, you would have to pay 3.64 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 60 ETB (1.08 USD) | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 4,500 LKR (13.95 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) | 700 LKR (2.17 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 67.36% less in Ethiopia compared to Sri Lanka.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 80 ETB (1.44 USD) | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Sri Lanka, you would have to pay 2.15 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 7,500 ETB (135 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) | 50 LKR (0.15 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Sri Lanka, you would have to pay 2.49 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 100,000 ETB (1,800 USD) | 2,000,000 LKR (6,200 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 500 ETB (9 USD) | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 5,000 ETB (90 USD) | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 10 % | 9 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 60 ETB (1.08 USD) | 950 LKR (2.94 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 3.23 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Ethiopia compared to that of Sri Lanka.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 250 ETB (4.50 USD) | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 80 ETB (1.44 USD) | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 500 ETB (9 USD) | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Sri Lanka, you would have to pay 3.42 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 500 ETB (9 USD) | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) |
Haircuts  | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Sri Lanka, you would have to pay 2.83 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 600 ETB (10.80 USD) | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 8,000 ETB (144 USD) | 25,000 LKR (77.50 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 1,200 ETB (21.60 USD) | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 1,200 ETB (21.60 USD) | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) | 8,000 LKR (24.80 USD) |
Sportswear  | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Sri Lanka, you would have to pay 1.45 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 600 ETB (10.80 USD) | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) | 3,500 LKR (10.85 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 3,000 ETB (54 USD) | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 2,500 ETB (45 USD) | 25,000 LKR (77.50 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 400 ETB (7.20 USD) | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 500 ETB (9 USD) | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Sri Lanka, you would have to pay 1.40 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) | 30,000 LKR (93 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 10,000 ETB (180 USD) | 50,000 LKR (155 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 12,000 ETB (216 USD) | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 15,000 ETB (270 USD) | 80,000 LKR (248 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 25,000 ETB (450 USD) | 150,000 LKR (465 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 35,000 ETB (630 USD) | 300,000 LKR (930 USD) |
After School Activities  | 500 ETB (9 USD) | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) |
Tutoring  | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) |
School Supplies  | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Sri Lanka, you would have to pay 1.19 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 70 ETB (1.26 USD) | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 60 ETB (1.08 USD) | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) |
Bowling  | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) |
Video Games  | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Sri Lanka, you would have to pay 2.35 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 500 ETB (9 USD) | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) |
Art Classes  | 80 ETB (1.44 USD) | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 40 ETB (0.72 USD) | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) |
Educational Software  | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Sri Lanka, you would have to pay 3.42 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 15,000 ETB (270 USD) | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 10,000 ETB (180 USD) | 45,000 LKR (139.50 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 66.67 ETB per hour (1.20 USD) | 666.67 LKR per hour (2.07 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 7 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 3 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 70 | 30 |
Median Household Income  | 12,000 ETB (216 USD) | 50,000 LKR (155 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, you would earn 1.33 times more salary as compared to Sri Lanka.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 250 ETB (4.50 USD) | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 250 ETB (4.50 USD) | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.50 times less in Ethiopia, as compared to Sri Lanka.
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