Bahir Dar, Āmara, Ethiopia · Population 243,300
▼ -6% vs Ethiopia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Br414 ($3.60) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Br1,656 ($14.40) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Br124 ($1.08) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Br9,384 ($81.60) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Br1,518 ($13.20) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Br4,002 ($34.80) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Br1,159 ($10.08) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Br1,159 ($10.08) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Br304 ($2.64) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Br15,870 ($138) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Br11,040 ($96.00) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Br33,120 ($288) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Bahir Dar is Br23,000 ($200) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Br38,640 ($336) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Br50,232 ($437) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Br11,040 ($96)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.
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Br41,130 ($358) / moBahir Dar is one of the key cities in Ethiopia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Br38,640 ($336), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Br11,040 ($96) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Br88,706 ($771) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Br68,586 ($596) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Bahir Dar is Br23,000 ($200). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Br50,232 ($437) per month.