Is Yerevan more expensive than Addis Ababa?

Yerevan is 0.7% cheaper than Addis Ababa overall. Rent is 8.6% lower, groceries 4.7% cheaper, and restaurants 75.5% more expensive.

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

Addis Ababa has a purchasing power index of 11.7 while Yerevan has 40.1 (NYC = 100). Yerevan offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇪🇹 Addis Ababa vs 🇦🇲 Yerevan

2026

Yerevan is 0.7% cheaper

Category	🇪🇹 Addis Ababa	🇦🇲 Yerevan	Difference
Cost of Living	43.6	43.3	-0.7%
Rent	18.5	16.9	-8.6%
Groceries	42.3	40.3	-4.7%
Restaurants	25.3	44.4	+75.5%
Purchasing Power	11.7	40.1	+242.7%

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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