Is Addis Ababa more expensive than Johannesburg?

Addis Ababa is 0.3% more expensive than Johannesburg overall. Rent is 48.9% higher, groceries 17.5% more expensive, and restaurants 34.2% cheaper.

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

Johannesburg has a purchasing power index of 112.4 while Addis Ababa has 13.0 (NYC = 100). Johannesburg offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa

2026

Addis Ababa is 0.3% more expensive

Category	🇿🇦 Johannesburg	🇪🇹 Addis Ababa	Difference
Cost of Living	39.9	40.0	+0.3%
Rent	13.1	19.5	+48.9%
Groceries	34.9	41.0	+17.5%
Restaurants	37.1	24.4	-34.2%
Purchasing Power	112.4	13.0	-88.4%

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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