Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Ethiopia is 1.65 times less expensive as compared to Tanzania.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Ethiopia and Tanzania. 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 Tanzania.
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Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 10,000 ETB (180 USD) | 500,000 TZS (200 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 20,000 ETB (360 USD) | 800,000 TZS (320 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 30,000 ETB (540 USD) | 1,200,000 TZS (480 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 7,000 ETB (126 USD) | 300,000 TZS (120 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 15,000 ETB (270 USD) | 500,000 TZS (200 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 25,000 ETB (450 USD) | 800,000 TZS (320 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 6 % | 12 % |
Realtor Commission | 2 % | 1.5 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Ethiopia is 1.13 times more expensive than Tanzania.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 50,000 ETB (900 USD) | 2,000,000 TZS (800 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 1,200 ETB (21.60 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 600 ETB (10.80 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 14.83% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Ethiopia costs 1.12 times more compared to Tanzania.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 500 ETB (9 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 6.36% more in Ethiopia compared to Tanzania.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 3 ETB (0.05 USD) | 500 TZS (0.20 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 8 ETB (0.14 USD) | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 12 ETB (0.22 USD) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) | 6,000 TZS (2.40 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 25 ETB (0.45 USD) | 4,000 TZS (1.60 USD) |
In Ethiopia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 4.27 times less expensive than the cost in Tanzania.
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 73.51% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Apples (1 KG) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 3,000 TZS (1.20 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 12 ETB (0.22 USD) | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 3,000 TZS (1.20 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 12 ETB (0.22 USD) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 3.74 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 60 ETB (1.08 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) |
Soft Drink | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) |
Pizza for One | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 8,000 TZS (3.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) | 6,000 TZS (2.40 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) | 4,000 TZS (1.60 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 66.32% less in Ethiopia compared to Tanzania.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 80 ETB (1.44 USD) | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) | 3,000 TZS (1.20 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) | 15,000 TZS (6 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 25,000 TZS (10 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 2.68 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 500 TZS (0.20 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 7,500 ETB (135 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | Yet to Update () | 250,000 TZS (100 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) | 60,000 TZS (24 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) | 500 TZS (0.20 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 1.21 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 100,000 ETB (1,800 USD) | 15,000,000 TZS (6,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 500 ETB (9 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 5,000 ETB (90 USD) | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 10 % | 15 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 60 ETB (1.08 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 3.14 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Ethiopia compared to that of Tanzania.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Doctor Visit | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 250 ETB (4.50 USD) | 60,000 TZS (24 USD) |
Eye Exam | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 80 ETB (1.44 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) |
Vaccinations | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 500 ETB (9 USD) | 300,000 TZS (120 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 5.68 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 300,000 TZS (120 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 500 ETB (9 USD) | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 25,000 TZS (10 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Haircuts | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) | 15,000 TZS (6 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 5.40 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 600 ETB (10.80 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Women's Dress | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) |
Summer Dress | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
Men's Suit | 8,000 ETB (144 USD) | 600,000 TZS (240 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 1,200 ETB (21.60 USD) | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 60,000 TZS (24 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 1,200 ETB (21.60 USD) | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Socks For Men | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) |
Socks For Women | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) |
Sportswear | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 1.44 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Children's Jeans | 600 ETB (10.80 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 3,000 ETB (54 USD) | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 2,500 ETB (45 USD) | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 400 ETB (7.20 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 500 ETB (9 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 1.36 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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PreSchool Fees | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) | 120,000 TZS (48 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 10,000 ETB (180 USD) | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 12,000 ETB (216 USD) | 250,000 TZS (100 USD) |
Private School Fees | 15,000 ETB (270 USD) | 500,000 TZS (200 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 25,000 ETB (450 USD) | 1,200,000 TZS (480 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 35,000 ETB (630 USD) | 2,000,000 TZS (800 USD) |
After School Activities | 500 ETB (9 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Special Education Services | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) |
Tutoring | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
School Supplies | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 1.01 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) | 25,000 TZS (10 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 70 ETB (1.26 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Gym Membership | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 60 ETB (1.08 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Bowling | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Mini Golf | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 15,000 TZS (6 USD) |
Video Games | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) |
Streaming Services | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 6.89 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Language Classes | 500 ETB (9 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Art Classes | 80 ETB (1.44 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Music Lessons | 40 ETB (0.72 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) |
Educational Software | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 4.50 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 15,000 ETB (270 USD) | 1,000,000 TZS (400 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 10,000 ETB (180 USD) | 750,000 TZS (300 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 66.67 ETB per hour (1.20 USD) | 20,000 TZS per hour (8 USD) |
Average Bonus | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 18 % |
Social Security Contributions | 7 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 70 | 35 |
Median Household Income | 12,000 ETB (216 USD) | 800,000 TZS (320 USD) |
If you lived in Ethiopia, you would earn 1.56 times less salary as compared to Tanzania.
Indicators | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 250 ETB (4.50 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 250 ETB (4.50 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Professional Services cost 3.11 times less in Ethiopia, as compared to Tanzania.
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