Africa
Cost of living in Ethiopia
37%of US price level
Is Ethiopia expensive?
Prices in Ethiopia are about 37% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Lalibela, at about $338–553 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Ethiopia, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalibela | $338–553 | — | $0.9–2.1 | 96/100 |
| Addis Ababa | $553–921 | $276–614 | $1.2–2.8 | 91/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- Ethiopia e-visa portal
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Ethiopian Tourism Organization
- Speedtest Global Index: Ethiopia
- World Bank open data
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