Ādīs ‘Alem, Oromīya, Ethiopia · Population 13,423
▼ -16% vs Ethiopia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Br373 ($3.24) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Br1,490 ($12.96) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Br112 ($0.97) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Br8,446 ($73.44) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Br1,366 ($11.88) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Br3,602 ($31.32) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Br1,043 ($9.07) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Br1,043 ($9.07) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Br273 ($2.38) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Br13,912 ($121) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Br9,678 ($84.15) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Br29,033 ($252) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Ādīs ‘Alem is Br20,700 ($180) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Br34,518 ($300) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Br44,873 ($390) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Br9,678 ($84)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.
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Br41,130 ($358) / moĀdīs ‘Alem is one of the key cities in Ethiopia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Br34,518 ($300), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Br9,678 ($84) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Br79,061 ($687) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Br61,188 ($532) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Ādīs ‘Alem is Br20,700 ($180). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Br44,873 ($390) per month.