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Bedēsa vs Addis Ababa

Ethiopia vs Ethiopia · 224 km apart

Bedēsa

Ethiopia

Br34,518 ($300)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

Br51,205 ($445)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseBedēsaAddis AbabaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.24$4.68Bedēsa
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$12.96$18.72Bedēsa
Cappuccino$0.97$1.40Bedēsa
Monthly groceries (single person)$73.44$106Bedēsa
Monthly public transport pass$11.88$17.16Bedēsa
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$31.32$45.24Bedēsa
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$9.07$13.10Bedēsa
Fitness club membership$9.07$13.10Bedēsa
Cinema ticket$2.38$3.43Bedēsa
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$121$192Bedēsa
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$84.15$133Bedēsa
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$252$400Bedēsa
Total single-person budget$300$445Bedēsa
Average net salary$180$260

Verdict

Bedēsa is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bedēsa runs about $300 versus $445 in Addis Ababa — a difference of roughly 48%.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bedēsa cheaper than Addis Ababa?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $300 per month in Bedēsa versus $445 in Addis Ababa — about 48% less.
How far is Bedēsa from Addis Ababa?
The straight-line distance between Bedēsa and Addis Ababa is approximately 224 km (139 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Bedēsa or Addis Ababa?
The estimated average net salary is $180 in Bedēsa and $260 in Addis Ababa. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Bedēsa versus $0 in Addis Ababa per month.