Cost of Living in Ethiopia
Summary of cost of living in Ethiopia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,307.2, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $661.5, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Ethiopia is, on average, 43.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Ethiopia is, on average, 54.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $4.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $42.50 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $6.23 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $0.80 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $0.90 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $0.57 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.55 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.05 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $0.85 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.79 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $1.88 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $3.35 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $4.73 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $4.61 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.98 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.37 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.08 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.30 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.24 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.62 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.79 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.59 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $5.25 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $0.78 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.47 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $7.10 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.28 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $17.06 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.32 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $0.48 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $2.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.97 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $55,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $55,371.17 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $87.44 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $9.62 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $157.67 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $43.32 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $36.25 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $5.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $119.13 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $30,187.50 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $35.80 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $63.03 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $77.28 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $87.47 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $645.56 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $346.69 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,860.87 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $716.98 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $168.34 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $94.39 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $199.45 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 17.00 | |
Prices in Ethiopia
This country had 318 entries in the past 12 months by 37 different contributors.
Last update: 14 May 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 14 May 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Äthiopien
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida na Etiópia
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 ItalianoCosto della vita in Etiopia
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