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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 2019

On average, the cost of living in Addis Abeba in 2019 is 41% less than the average cost of living in United States.

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Addis Abeba in 2019 compared to average prices in United States:

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Local prices in Addis Abeba by expense type

Restaurant budget in Addis Abeba

Lunch

$ 3.6/person
($ 2.2 to $ 6.5)

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77% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 17

3 course dinner

$ 16/person
($ 6.9 to $ 18)

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43% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 3.3/person
($ 3.2 to $ 4.3)

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57% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 8

Local beer

$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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77% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.9

Imported beer

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

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69% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 3.1

Cappuccino

$ 0.7/cup
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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83% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.5

Fizzy drink

$ 0.5/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

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74% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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76% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 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 United States Average price in United States: $ 108

2-star hotel

$ 41/night
($ 22 to $ 69)

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67% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 125

3-star hotel

$ 52/night
($ 32 to $ 81)

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71% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 179

4-star hotel

$ 89/night
($ 60 to $ 127)

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66% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 261

5-star hotel

$ 245/night
($ 145 to $ 427)

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51% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 502

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 28/month
($ 24 to $ 32)

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79% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 133

Room with kitchen

$ 87/month
($ 46 to $ 171)

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48% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 168

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 159/month
($ 71 to $ 308)

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4% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 167

Cottage or guest house

$ 40/month
($ 27 to $ 53)

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82% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 223

Supermarket food budget in Addis Abeba

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

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23% more than in United States Average price in United States: $ 0.9

Bread

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

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63% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.8

Rice

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)

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67% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.2

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)

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20% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.5

Cheese

$ 8.2/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 11)

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27% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 12

Chicken

$ 6.5/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 9.4)

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30% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 9.2

Apples

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 5.4)

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17% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.8

Oranges

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

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73% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.3

Tomatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.7)

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78% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.4

Potatoes

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

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71% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.8

Salad

$ 0.8/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

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52% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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59% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 12/kg
($ 6.5 to $ 13)

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8% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Addis Abeba

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

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89% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 12/month
($ 11 to $ 16)

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84% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 77

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.1/km
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

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41% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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22% more than in United States Average price in United States: $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.2
($ 1.9 to $ 2.2)

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43% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 3.8

Budget for living and housing in Addis Abeba

Electricity, water...

$ 115/month
($ 16 to $ 216)

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31% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 165

Mobile phone

$ 0/min.

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90% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 0.1

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 463/month
($ 259 to $ 860)

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67% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1401

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 206/month
($ 108 to $ 269)

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81% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1111

Flat (centre)

$ 1916/month
($ 1075 to $ 2685)

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15% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2273

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1171/month
($ 538 to $ 2095)

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34% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1778

Gym

$ 49/month
($ 29 to $ 88)

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24% more than in United States Average price in United States: $ 40

Private nursery

$ 181/month
($ 108 to $ 216)

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81% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 977

Private primary school

$ 19257/yr
($ 19114 to $ 19329)

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11% more than in United States Average price in United States: $ 17480

Leisure activity budget in Addis Abeba

Cinema

$ 3.3/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 4.3)

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74% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 14

Tennis

$ 20/hr
($ 12 to $ 33)

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17% more than in United States Average price in United States: $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Addis Abeba

Cigarettes

$ 3.3/pack
($ 3.1 to $ 5.7)

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58% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 28
($ 17 to $ 44)

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44% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 48

Summer dress

$ 87
($ 44 to $ 139)

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123% more than in United States Average price in United States: $ 39

Trainers

$ 104
($ 87 to $ 128)

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27% more than in United States Average price in United States: $ 82

Leather shoes

$ 60
($ 35 to $ 95)

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42% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 103

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