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Addis Ababa

Ethiopia 🕒 8:37:04 AM (UTC+3 EAT)

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Wed May 6
25°C / 78°F
Low: 12°C / 54°F
Thu May 7
25°C / 77°F
Low: 12°C / 54°F
Fri May 8
26°C / 78°F
Low: 13°C / 55°F

📊 Core Metrics

Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$676
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.0
Moderate
Fixed Internet
35
Broadband (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
  • ClimateTemperate (Avg 15.1°C)
  • Elevation2,405 m

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)163.75 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)111.38 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)36.25 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre956.95 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre394.55 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre2147.83 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre773.67 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)0.42 USD
  • Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)21.11 USD
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.32 USD
  • Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)0.48 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)2.00 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)0.91 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)40.00 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)6.48 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)0.80 USD
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)1.25 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)0.87 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)0.61 USD
  • Bottled Water (12 oz)0.65 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.23 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)1.08 USD
  • White Rice (1 lb)0.97 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)1.87 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)3.50 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)4.70 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)4.19 USD
  • Apples (1 lb)2.46 USD
  • Bananas (1 lb)0.35 USD
  • Oranges (1 lb)0.99 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 lb)0.31 USD
  • Potatoes (1 lb)0.21 USD
  • Onions (1 lb)0.66 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)7.10 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership44.15 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child125.79 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