Cost of Living

Ethiopia

Live cost-of-living data across 1 city in Ethiopia — average cost index 18/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 18 to 18. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.

18/100
Avg cost index
Addis Ababa
Cheapest
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Cities tracked
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Cost of living by city in Ethiopia

Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.

Addis Ababa18

Frequently asked questions

Is Ethiopia cheap to live in?

Across 1 cities in Ethiopia, the average cost-of-living index is 18 (New York = 100) — from 18 in Addis Ababa to 18 in Addis Ababa. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.

What is the cheapest city in Ethiopia?

Addis Ababa is the most affordable city we track in Ethiopia, with a cost-of-living index of 18 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $450/month.

How much does it cost to live in Ethiopia per month?

A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Ethiopia for roughly $360–$504/month. Costs scale up toward Addis Ababa. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.

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