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About Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa 🇪🇹 is a fast-growing, culturally rich city with a strong international presence and improving coworking options. It offers a lower cost of living than many global hubs, lively neighborhoods, and easy access to East Africa. ⚡️ Best for nomads who value networking, urban energy, and a unique base — though internet and traffic can be inconsistent.

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 5 mm Feb: 24 mm Mar: 79 mm Apr: 101 mm May: 81 mm Jun: 121 mm Jul: 315 mm Aug: 294 mm Sep: 201 mm Oct: 53 mm Nov: 4 mm Dec: 2 mm Jan: 22°C / 8°C Feb: 23°C / 9°C Mar: 23°C / 10°C Apr: 23°C / 10°C May: 23°C / 10°C Jun: 22°C / 10°C Jul: 19°C / 10°C Aug: 19°C / 10°C Sep: 19°C / 9°C Oct: 20°C / 9°C Nov: 21°C / 8°C Dec: 21°C / 8°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.9
Safety 4.5
Internet Speed 5.3
Weather 6.6
Accommodation Cost 7.4
Nomad Friendly 4.4
Female Friendly 4.3
Updated 1 week ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Addis Ababa
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $352.36 per month
Coworking Space $118.52 per month
Coffee $0.77 per cup
Beer $0.96 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.16 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $26.91 per month
Mobile Plan $17.94 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $80.08 per month

Other cities in Ethiopia

Other cities in Ethiopia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Bishoftu $359 4.7 Compare
2 Hawassa No data 4.7 Compare
3 Bahir Dar $1,036 4.6 Compare
4 Adama $505 4.5 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Jimma ET Ethiopia No data 4.2 Compare
2 Hawassa ET Ethiopia No data 4.7 Compare
3 Bishoftu ET Ethiopia $359 4.7 Compare
4 Adama ET Ethiopia $505 4.5 Compare

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