Is Sarajevo more expensive than Addis Ababa?

Sarajevo is 0.2% more expensive than Addis Ababa overall. Rent is 36.7% lower, groceries 3.2% more expensive, and restaurants 51.8% more expensive.

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

Addis Ababa has a purchasing power index of 12.1 while Sarajevo has 72.2 (NYC = 100). Sarajevo offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇪🇹 Addis Ababa vs 🇧🇦 Sarajevo

2026

Sarajevo is 0.2% more expensive

Category	🇪🇹 Addis Ababa	🇧🇦 Sarajevo	Difference
Cost of Living	43.5	43.6	+0.2%
Rent	18.8	11.9	-36.7%
Groceries	43.2	44.6	+3.2%
Restaurants	25.1	38.1	+51.8%
Purchasing Power	12.1	72.2	+496.7%

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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