Cost of Living in Addis Ababa
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Overall, the cost of living in Addis Ababa is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 10 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)12
Groceries index10
Dining out index10
Transport index7
Utilities index9
Median annual salary$3,500
Minimum wage$0.30/hr
Est. monthly childcare$100
Est. monthly healthcare premium$20
YoY inflation28.0%
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