Living in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa

Cultural heritage, delicious cuisine, and local markets.
Photo by Solen Feyissa
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Addis Ababa, a city with altitude sits high in the mountains and is the heart of Ethiopia. The locals love their coffee, so don't miss a chance to try it while taking in the atmosphere.

Wander around and find historic churches, colourful markets, and museums standing side by side with sleek skyscrapers.

The Good

  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • Coffee
  • ☀️ Fantastic weather
  • 💸 Very affordable

The Bad

  • 👮 Not the safest
  • 🗑️ Pollution

Living costs

⚠️ Incomplete data
Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Addis Ababa
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Ethiopia
0%
cheaper than Ethiopia median
27th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • The average salary in Addis Ababa is
  • It's about 305% cheaper to live in Addis Ababa than it is Beijing
  • You can expect to spend around $432.01 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

OK

While Addis Ababa is generally safe for tourists, petty crime such as pickpocketing can occur, and some areas may be less secure, especially at night.

Internet speed

Poor

Download
19.7Mbps
Upload
19.7Mbps
Latency
26ms
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Addis Ababa

When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is really warm with temperatures around 25°

Average temperatures

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