Living · Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Cost of living, housing, transport and neighborhoods in Addis Ababa.
Very LowCost
Caution: moderateSafety
ModerateEnglish
5,200,000Population
Safety is a general editorial assessment, not an official rating — check the official travel advisories for Ethiopia before travelling.
City Overview
Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia. Population, cost level and official links below.
Key facts
Population5,200,000
CostVery Low
EnglishModerate
Directory-level figures. For detailed cost data, see the country’s living section and the tools below.
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