Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Ethiopia
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Economic & Living Costs in Ethiopia
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
2.02-7.4 $
Avg: 4.71 $
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
25-52 $
Avg: 38.5 $
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
6-6.6 $
Avg: 6.3 $
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
0.5-2 $
Avg: 1.25 $
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
300-2500 $
Avg: 1400 $
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
201.94-700 $
Avg: 450.97 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
1000-3500 $
Avg: 2250 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
407.22-1000 $
Avg: 703.61 $
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
0.1-0.5 $
Avg: 0.3 $
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
7.5-16.67 $
Avg: 12.09 $
Monthly Transport Pass
10-25 $
Avg: 17.5 $
Gasoline (1L)
0.74-1.5 $
Avg: 1.12 $
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
59.65-120 $
Avg: 89.82 $
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
40-384 $
Avg: 212 $
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
4.38-34.71 $
Avg: 19.54 $
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
0.85-2 $
Avg: 1.43 $
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
0.5-3 $
Avg: 1.75 $
Eggs (12)
1.16-2.4 $
Avg: 1.78 $
Local Cheese (1kg)
3-13.04 $
Avg: 8.02 $
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
25-70 $
Avg: 47.5 $
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
25-50 $
Avg: 37.5 $
Cinema Ticket
3-8.3 $
Avg: 5.65 $
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
50-300 $
Avg: 175 $
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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