Is Plovdiv more expensive than Addis Ababa?

Plovdiv is 0.5% more expensive than Addis Ababa overall. Rent is 36.7% lower, groceries 13.9% more expensive, and restaurants 65.3% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Addis Ababa or Plovdiv?

Addis Ababa has a purchasing power index of 12.1 while Plovdiv has 78.9 (NYC = 100). Plovdiv offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇪🇹 Addis Ababa vs 🇧🇬 Plovdiv

2026

Plovdiv is 0.5% more expensive

Category	🇪🇹 Addis Ababa	🇧🇬 Plovdiv	Difference
Cost of Living	43.5	43.7	+0.5%
Rent	18.8	11.9	-36.7%
Groceries	43.2	49.2	+13.9%
Restaurants	25.1	41.5	+65.3%
Purchasing Power	12.1	78.9	+552.1%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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