Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Summary of cost of living in Addis Ababa

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $1,497 (190,442 Birr)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $758 (96,466 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 Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
ETB USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 728 Birr ($5.72)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 926 Birr ($7)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 414 Birr ($3.25)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 94 Birr ($0.74)
12 eggs, large 187 Birr ($1.47)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 63 Birr ($0.49)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 350 Birr ($2.75)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 353 Birr ($2.78)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 33 Birr ($0.26)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 55 Birr ($0.43)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 582 Birr ($4.57)
2 liters of coca-cola 90 Birr ($0.71)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 53 Birr ($0.41)
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Housing Update prices
ETB USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 79,776 Birr ($627)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 48,189 Birr ($379)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 2,530 Birr ($20)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 44,540 Birr ($350)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 26,475 Birr ($208)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 4,150 Birr ($33)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 961 Birr ($8)
40” flat screen tv 43,688 Birr ($343)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 9,193 Birr ($72)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 282 Birr ($2.22)
Hourly rate for cleaning help 275 Birr ($2.16)
Clothes Update prices
ETB USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 3,128 Birr ($25)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,467 Birr ($12)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 5,546 Birr ($44)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 3,919 Birr ($31)
Transportation Update prices
ETB USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,911,310 Birr ($15,027)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 72 Birr ($0.56)
Monthly ticket public transport 1,255 Birr ($10)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 551 Birr ($4.33)
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Personal Care Update prices
ETB USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 320 Birr ($2.51)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 1,734 Birr ($14)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,508 Birr ($12)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 116 Birr ($0.91)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 295 Birr ($2.32)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 153 Birr ($1.20)
4 rolls of toilet paper 62 Birr ($0.49)
Tube of toothpaste 46 Birr ($0.36)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 338 Birr ($2.66)
Entertainment Update prices
ETB USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 1,527 Birr ($12)
2 tickets to the movies 217 Birr ($1.70)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 5,498 Birr ($43)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 2,618 Birr ($21)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 175 Birr ($1.38)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 1,760 Birr ($14)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 93 Birr ($0.73)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 29,628 Birr ($233)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 20 Birr ($0.16)
1 month of gym membership in business district 2,222 Birr ($17)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 310 Birr ($2.43)
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 128 prices entered by 20 different people.
Latest price update: January 17, 2025

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