Cheapest priced cityJimma$740 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityAddis Ababa$1,075 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$258across 2 priced cities
Jimma vs the worldCheaper than 378 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signalNo visa-on-arrival for most nationalities, including the US — an e-Visa (evisa.gov.et) must be bought online BEFORE you fly, $50 for 30 days or $70 for 90, 3 business days to process.as of 2026-08
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Jimma | $740 | 99.1 woreda | $160 | $213 | $119 | $69 | $378 | $14 | $231 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | $1,075 | 89.7 woreda | $356 | $707 | $114 | $124 | $460 | $21 | $204 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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