Is Addis Ababa more expensive than Pretoria?

Addis Ababa is 0.7% more expensive than Pretoria overall. Rent is 50.4% higher, groceries 17.7% more expensive, and restaurants 26.0% cheaper.

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

Pretoria has a purchasing power index of 96.1 while Addis Ababa has 12.1 (NYC = 100). Pretoria offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇿🇦 Pretoria vs 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa

2026

Addis Ababa is 0.7% more expensive

Category	🇿🇦 Pretoria	🇪🇹 Addis Ababa	Difference
Cost of Living	43.2	43.5	+0.7%
Rent	12.5	18.8	+50.4%
Groceries	36.7	43.2	+17.7%
Restaurants	33.9	25.1	-26.0%
Purchasing Power	96.1	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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