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Dire Dawa vs Addis Ababa

Ethiopia vs Ethiopia · 347 km apart

Dire Dawa

Ethiopia

Br41,130 ($358)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

Br51,205 ($445)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Dire Dawa is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Dire Dawa runs about $358 versus $445 in Addis Ababa — a difference of roughly 24%.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dire Dawa cheaper than Addis Ababa?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $358 per month in Dire Dawa versus $445 in Addis Ababa — about 24% less.
How far is Dire Dawa from Addis Ababa?
The straight-line distance between Dire Dawa and Addis Ababa is approximately 347 km (216 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Dire Dawa or Addis Ababa?
The estimated average net salary is $212 in Dire Dawa and $260 in Addis Ababa. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Dire Dawa versus $0 in Addis Ababa per month.