Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Summary of cost of living in Addis Ababa

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 207,340 Birr
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 109,923 Birr
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Addis Ababa
Current as of Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 553 Birr
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 594 Birr
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 391 Birr
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 111 Birr
12 eggs, large 172 Birr
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 71 Birr
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 294 Birr
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 362 Birr
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 112 Birr
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 52 Birr
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 861 Birr
2 liters of coca-cola 80 Birr
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 62 Birr
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 94,181 Birr
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 58,884 Birr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 5,625 Birr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 53,020 Birr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 28,637 Birr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 4,432 Birr
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 1,110 Birr
40” flat screen tv 37,195 Birr
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 12,184 Birr
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 259 Birr
Hourly rate for cleaning help 515 Birr
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 3,054 Birr
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,723 Birr
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 4,925 Birr
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 4,189 Birr
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,782,070 Birr
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 75 Birr
Monthly ticket public transport 1,033 Birr
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 344 Birr
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 928 Birr
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 2,831 Birr
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,000 Birr
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 65 Birr
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 456 Birr
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 598 Birr
4 rolls of toilet paper 124 Birr
Tube of toothpaste 141 Birr
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 230 Birr
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 2,940 Birr
2 tickets to the movies 281 Birr
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 3,420 Birr
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 2,154 Birr
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 366 Birr
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 121 Birr
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 59 Birr
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 29,628 Birr
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 13 Birr
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,949 Birr
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 1,923 Birr
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 334 prices entered by 55 different people.
Latest price update: October 01, 2023

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