Is Addis Ababa more expensive than Cape Town?

Addis Ababa is 0.0% cheaper than Cape Town overall. Rent is 5.3% lower, groceries 14.5% more expensive, and restaurants 37.8% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Cape Town or Addis Ababa?

Cape Town has a purchasing power index of 102.8 while Addis Ababa has 13.0 (NYC = 100). Cape Town offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇿🇦 Cape Town vs 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa

2026

Addis Ababa is 0.0% cheaper

Category	🇿🇦 Cape Town	🇪🇹 Addis Ababa	Difference
Cost of Living	40.0	40.0	0.0%
Rent	20.6	19.5	-5.3%
Groceries	35.8	41.0	+14.5%
Restaurants	39.2	24.4	-37.8%
Purchasing Power	102.8	13.0	-87.4%

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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