Travel budget and cost of living in Addis Abeba (Ethiopia) how much does a trip cost?

Addis Abeba travel budget

Addis Abeba: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Addis Abeba

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Addis Abeba for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Addis Abeba compared to Ethiopia in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Addis Abeba in 2020 is 40% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Addis Abeba in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Addis Abeba by expense type

Restaurant budget in Addis Abeba

Lunch

$ 3.5/person
($ 1.9 to $ 6.5)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 17/person
($ 14 to $ 18)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30

McDonald's meal

$ 3.7/person
($ 3.2 to $ 5.6)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.5

Local beer

$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Imported beer

$ 1 for 330ml
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Cappuccino

$ 0.8/cup
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Addis Abeba

1-star hotel

$ 33/night
($ 32 to $ 35)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 42/night
($ 22 to $ 70)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 53/night
($ 33 to $ 79)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 89/night
($ 60 to $ 127)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 248/night
($ 147 to $ 425)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 28/month
($ 24 to $ 32)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 89/month
($ 47 to $ 176)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 155/month
($ 71 to $ 286)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 40/month
($ 27 to $ 53)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 162/month
($ 88 to $ 292)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Addis Abeba

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Rice

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Eggs

$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Cheese

$ 10.3/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 11)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 6.5/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 9.4)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 5.4)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Oranges

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Tomatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.7)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Potatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Salad

$ 1/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Joint of beef

$ 13/kg
($ 6.5 to $ 13)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Public and private transport budget in Addis Abeba

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Bus pass

$ 14/month
($ 11 to $ 22)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.2/km
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.2
($ 1.8 to $ 2.3)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Budget for living and housing in Addis Abeba

Electricity, water...

$ 127/month
($ 20 to $ 216)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

Mobile phone

$ 0/min.

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 483/month
($ 259 to $ 860)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1470

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 193/month
($ 136 to $ 269)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1175

Flat (centre)

$ 1973/month
($ 1075 to $ 4295)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2352

Flat (suburbs)

$ 806/month
($ 538 to $ 1504)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1853

Gym

$ 69/month
($ 29 to $ 108)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

Private nursery

$ 155/month
($ 101 to $ 216)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1008

Private primary school

$ 27911/yr
($ 19323 to $ 32204)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17632

Leisure activity budget in Addis Abeba

Cinema

$ 3.3/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 4.3)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 20/hr
($ 12 to $ 33)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Addis Abeba

Cigarettes

$ 4.5/pack
($ 3.1 to $ 5.9)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.5

Levi's jeans

$ 32
($ 17 to $ 44)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Summer dress

$ 65
($ 28 to $ 138)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Trainers

$ 89
($ 54 to $ 128)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leather shoes

$ 57
($ 35 to $ 95)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 104

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