Is Plovdiv more expensive than Addis Ababa?

Plovdiv is 0.7% more expensive than Addis Ababa overall. Rent is 43.6% lower, groceries 4.9% more expensive, and restaurants 61.5% more expensive.

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

Addis Ababa has a purchasing power index of 13.0 while Plovdiv has 81.3 (NYC = 100). Plovdiv offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇪🇹 Addis Ababa vs 🇧🇬 Plovdiv

2026

Plovdiv is 0.7% more expensive

Category	🇪🇹 Addis Ababa	🇧🇬 Plovdiv	Difference
Cost of Living	40.0	40.3	+0.7%
Rent	19.5	11.0	-43.6%
Groceries	41.0	43.0	+4.9%
Restaurants	24.4	39.4	+61.5%
Purchasing Power	13.0	81.3	+525.4%

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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