Is Addis Ababa more expensive than Cape Town?

Addis Ababa is 0.2% cheaper than Cape Town overall. Rent is 20.7% lower, groceries 5.1% more expensive, and restaurants 39.2% cheaper.

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

Cape Town has a purchasing power index of 96.2 while Addis Ababa has 12.1 (NYC = 100). Cape Town offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇿🇦 Cape Town vs 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa

2026

Addis Ababa is 0.2% cheaper

Category	🇿🇦 Cape Town	🇪🇹 Addis Ababa	Difference
Cost of Living	43.6	43.5	-0.2%
Rent	23.7	18.8	-20.7%
Groceries	41.1	43.2	+5.1%
Restaurants	41.3	25.1	-39.2%
Purchasing Power	96.2	12.1	-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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