Cost of Living in Addis Ababa
Country: Ethiopia · Currency: ETB
Overall
24.9
Rent
10.8
Groceries
30.8
Dining out
26.3
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $455 | 48 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $295 | 33 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $802 | 28 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $588 | 55 data points |
Average prices in Addis Ababa
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $455 | 48 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $295 | 33 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $802 | 28 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $588 | 55 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.43 | 33 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $1.26 | 38 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.61 | 8 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $1.69 | 23 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.37 | 49 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.11 | 25 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.76 | 21 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.79 | 57 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.65 | 60 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.79 | 53 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.77 | 52 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.07 | 34 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.02 | 57 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.97 | 32 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.84 | 29 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.2 | 11 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.8 | 16 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $33.3 | 11 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.13 | 36 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $0.49 | 21 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.24 | 46 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $7,935 | 9 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.12 | 43 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $38.1 | 18 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.31 | 45 data points |
| Cappuccino | $1.64 | 35 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.75 | 43 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.96 | 57 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.54 | 60 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.56 | 56 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $27.5 | 46 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $28.4 | 43 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.15 | 60 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $5.94 | 7 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $64.5 | 7 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | 12 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.49 | 20 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.56 | 24 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $7.53 | 58 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $31.3 | 28 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $4.98 | 18 data points |
| Men's haircut | $11.4 | 59 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $9.7 | 23 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $759 | 43 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15