How much does a trip to Ethiopia cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedETB 42,000 63%
- FoodETB 14,000 21%
- TransportETB 4,200 6%
- SightsETB 7,000 10%
What a day costs in Ethiopia
Per person, in ETB
A mid-range day in Ethiopia costs about ETB 4,800 per person: ETB 3,000 for a bed, ETB 1,000 for food, ETB 300 for local transport and ETB 500 for sights. On a budget the same day is about ETB 1,150; in comfort, about ETB 13,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $30.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightGuesthouse / 3-star / 4-star in Addis Ababa | ETB 700 | ETB 3,000 | ETB 8,000 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Addis Ababa · Source | ETB 300 | ETB 1,000 | ETB 2,500 |
| Transport a dayLocal transport in Addis Ababa · Source | ETB 50 | ETB 300 | ETB 1,000 |
| Sights a dayPaid sights or activities in Addis Ababa | ETB 100 | ETB 500 | ETB 1,500 |
| A day in total | ETB 1,150 | ETB 4,800 | ETB 13,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Amara Nwosu against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Ethiopia trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to ETB 67,200.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | ETB 3,450$21 | ETB 14,400$89 | ETB 39,000$241 |
| 7 days | ETB 8,050$50 | ETB 33,600$208 | ETB 91,000$563 |
| 14 days | ETB 16,100$100 | ETB 67,200$416 | ETB 182,000$1,126 |
| 30 days | ETB 34,500$213 | ETB 144,000$891 | ETB 390,000$2,413 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Ethiopia cost per day?
For one person, about ETB 1,150 on a budget, ETB 4,800 mid-range or ETB 13,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Ethiopia?
For one person, about ETB 8,050 on a budget, ETB 33,600 mid-range or ETB 91,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Ethiopia?
About ETB 32,200 on a budget, ETB 134,400 mid-range or ETB 364,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Ethiopia expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Ethiopia costs about $30. Of the 112 destinations we price, none is cheaper and 111 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Ethiopia?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: ETB 3,000 of the ETB 4,800 a day, about 63%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.