Prices and Cost of Living in Ethiopia

Food and beverage prices in Ethiopia

Popular food products found on store shelves in Ethiopia include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 0.72 ETB (0.61 EUR) for a kilo of onions to 8.78 ETB (7.49 EUR) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 1.95 ETB (1.66 EUR) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.76 ETB (0.65 EUR) per half kilo. Bananas cost 0.89 ETB (0.76 EUR) per kilo, while apples cost 3.67 ETB (3.13 EUR) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 0.39 ETB (0.33 EUR). Dairy prices in Ethiopia, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 0.94 ETB (0.8 EUR), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 8.28 ETB (7.06 EUR). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 8.32 ETB (7.1 EUR) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 2.1 ETB (1.79 EUR), and the average price of tomatoes is 0.69 ETB (0.59 EUR) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Ethiopia vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 0.69 ETB (0.59 EUR), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 0.53 ETB (0.45 EUR). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 4.06 ETB (3.46 EUR) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 22 ETB (18.77 EUR). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 5 ETB (4.27 EUR).

How much does transportation cost in Ethiopia?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 0.23 ETB (0.2 EUR), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 12 ETB (10.24 EUR). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 1.48 ETB (1.26 EUR), along with a per-kilometer charge of 0.4 ETB (0.34 EUR).

Fuel prices in Ethiopia

Average fuel prices in Ethiopia are 102 ETB (0.65 EUR) per liter of gasoline and 101 ETB (0.64 EUR) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ethiopia?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Ethiopia varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 213 ETB (182 EUR) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 470 ETB (401 EUR) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 1502 ETB (1282 EUR) per square meter.