🇪🇹 Ethiopia · #382 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Addis Ababa

Affordable — cheaper than 29% of cities worldwide

Ranked #382 of 538 cities · More expensive than 29% of cities worldwide

Affordable
Cost of Living
Very affordable
Rent
Affordable
Groceries
Very weak
Purchasing Power

Lower index = more affordable

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Addis Ababa

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom ETB 90,971/mo ≈ $582 ETB 68,228/mo ≈ $437 25%
3-Bedroom ETB 158,496/mo ≈ $1,014 ETB 118,872/mo ≈ $761 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
40.0 Affordable
Rent
19.5 Very affordable
Groceries
41.0 Affordable
Restaurants
24.4 Very affordable
Purchasing Power
13.0 Very weak

Living in Addis Ababa: What to Expect

Addis Ababa is affordable by global standards (ranked #382 of 538 cities), cheaper than 29% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is very affordable. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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