Addis Ababa, Ādīs Ābeba, Ethiopia · Population 5,704,000 · National capital
▲ +24% vs Ethiopia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Br538 ($4.68) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Br2,153 ($18.72) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Br161 ($1.40) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Br12,199 ($106) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Br1,973 ($17.16) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Br5,203 ($45.24) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Br1,507 ($13.10) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Br1,507 ($13.10) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Br395 ($3.43) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Br22,030 ($192) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Br15,325 ($133) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Br45,975 ($400) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Addis Ababa is Br29,900 ($260) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Br51,205 ($445) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Br66,566 ($579) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Br15,325 ($133)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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Br41,130 ($358) / moAddis Ababa is the capital and one of the key cities in Ethiopia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Br51,205 ($445), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Br15,325 ($133) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Br118,237 ($1,028) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Br91,193 ($793) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Addis Ababa is Br29,900 ($260). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Br66,566 ($579) per month.