Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
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Tue Oct 13
21°C
/ 70°F
Low: 11°C
/ 52°F
Wed Oct 14
20°C
/ 68°F
Low: 11°C
/ 51°F
Thu Oct 15
22°C
/ 71°F
Low: 10°C
/ 50°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$531
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
6.0
Moderate
Fixed Internet
18
Basic (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources
Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.
🌍 Demographics
- Population3,860,000
- RegionAddis Ababa
- ClimateSubtropical Highland (Mild Year-Round / Wet Summers)
- Elevation2,405 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)205.00 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)255.25 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)36.25 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre706.95 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre356.03 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre2269.56 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre700.38 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre181.61 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre93.59 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.50 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)21.11 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.32 USD
- Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)0.44 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)2.00 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)0.93 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)55000.00 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)55600.00 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)3.75 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant4.00 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)42.50 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)6.50 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)0.80 USD
- Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)1.25 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)0.92 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)0.61 USD
- Bottled Water (12 oz)0.66 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.08 USD
- Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)1.08 USD
- White Rice (1 lb)0.98 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)1.77 USD
- Local Cheese (1 lb)3.35 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 lb)4.59 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)4.19 USD
- Apples (1 lb)2.44 USD
- Bananas (1 lb)0.30 USD
- Oranges (1 lb)0.99 USD
- Tomatoes (1 lb)0.31 USD
- Potatoes (1 lb)0.22 USD
- Onions (1 lb)0.49 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.67 USD
- Bottled Water (50 oz)0.59 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)5.62 USD
- Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)0.69 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)8.00 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership44.15 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child136.41 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child30187.50 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)33.14 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)78.65 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes82.70 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)7.31 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)70.86 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)203.50 USD
- Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$18.50