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Addis Ababa vs Debre Birhan

Ethiopia vs Ethiopia · 112 km apart

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

Br51,205 ($445)

single / month

VS

Debre Birhan

Ethiopia

Br41,130 ($358)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseAddis AbabaDebre BirhanCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.68$3.82Debre Birhan
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$18.72$15.26Debre Birhan
Cappuccino$1.40$1.14Debre Birhan
Monthly groceries (single person)$106$86.50Debre Birhan
Monthly public transport pass$17.16$13.99Debre Birhan
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$45.24$36.89Debre Birhan
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$13.10$10.68Debre Birhan
Fitness club membership$13.10$10.68Debre Birhan
Cinema ticket$3.43$2.80Debre Birhan
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$192$148Debre Birhan
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$133$103Debre Birhan
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$400$310Debre Birhan
Total single-person budget$445$358Debre Birhan
Average net salary$260$212

Verdict

Debre Birhan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Addis Ababa runs about $445 versus $358 in Debre Birhan — a difference of roughly 20%.

Salary-adjusted, Debre Birhan leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Addis Ababa  ·  Full cost of living in Debre Birhan

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addis Ababa cheaper than Debre Birhan?
No. Addis Ababa costs an estimated $445 per month for a single person, about 20% more than Debre Birhan at $358.
How far is Addis Ababa from Debre Birhan?
The straight-line distance between Addis Ababa and Debre Birhan is approximately 112 km (69 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Addis Ababa or Debre Birhan?
The estimated average net salary is $260 in Addis Ababa and $212 in Debre Birhan. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Addis Ababa versus $0 in Debre Birhan per month.