Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Summary of cost of living in Addis Ababa

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 173,609 Birr
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 90,046 Birr
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Addis Ababa
Current as of May 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 443 Birr
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 386 Birr
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 406 Birr
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 91 Birr
12 eggs, large 125 Birr
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 41 Birr
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 561 Birr
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 395 Birr
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 37 Birr
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 52 Birr
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 637 Birr
2 liters of coca-cola 85 Birr
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 119 Birr
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 89,670 Birr
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 35,425 Birr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 11,961 Birr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 42,358 Birr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 20,057 Birr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 6,264 Birr
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 3,248 Birr
40” flat screen tv 40,892 Birr
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 9,691 Birr
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 331 Birr
Hourly rate for cleaning help 515 Birr
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 2,709 Birr
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,262 Birr
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 4,044 Birr
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 2,756 Birr
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,782,070 Birr
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 63 Birr
Monthly ticket public transport 765 Birr
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 260 Birr
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 81 Birr
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 177 Birr
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 563 Birr
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 90 Birr
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 528 Birr
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 158 Birr
4 rolls of toilet paper 185 Birr
Tube of toothpaste 115 Birr
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 133 Birr
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 1,291 Birr
2 tickets to the movies 239 Birr
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 2,989 Birr
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,869 Birr
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 494 Birr
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 203 Birr
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 90 Birr
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 12,506 Birr
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 3.13 Birr
1 month of gym membership in business district 2,903 Birr
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 230 Birr
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 267 prices entered by 66 different people.
Latest price update: May 28, 2023

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