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Āksum vs Addis Ababa

Ethiopia vs Ethiopia · 566 km apart

Āksum

Ethiopia

Br38,640 ($336)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

Br51,205 ($445)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseĀksumAddis AbabaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.60$4.68Āksum
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$14.40$18.72Āksum
Cappuccino$1.08$1.40Āksum
Monthly groceries (single person)$81.60$106Āksum
Monthly public transport pass$13.20$17.16Āksum
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$34.80$45.24Āksum
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$10.08$13.10Āksum
Fitness club membership$10.08$13.10Āksum
Cinema ticket$2.64$3.43Āksum
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$138$192Āksum
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$96.00$133Āksum
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$288$400Āksum
Total single-person budget$336$445Āksum
Average net salary$200$260

Verdict

Āksum is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Āksum runs about $336 versus $445 in Addis Ababa — a difference of roughly 33%.

Salary-adjusted, Āksum 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 Āksum  ·  Full cost of living in Addis Ababa

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Āksum cheaper than Addis Ababa?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $336 per month in Āksum versus $445 in Addis Ababa — about 33% less.
How far is Āksum from Addis Ababa?
The straight-line distance between Āksum and Addis Ababa is approximately 566 km (351 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Āksum or Addis Ababa?
The estimated average net salary is $200 in Āksum and $260 in Addis Ababa. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Āksum versus $0 in Addis Ababa per month.