Addis Ababa vs Cairo: Cost of Living Compared
Cairo is roughly 2% cheaper overall — about $569 versus $580 per month for a single person. A city-centre one-bedroom averages $232 in Cairo against $795 in Addis Ababa. Cairo scores higher on safety (50 vs 42/100). Internet is faster in Cairo (92 vs 9 Mbps).
City Comparer
Addis AbabaEthiopia
CairoEgypt
Addis AbabaCairo
Daily Cost$19/day$19/day
Monthly Cost$580$569
Rent$250$400
Safety4250
Healthcare2846
Air Quality5865
Tourist Safety4550
Disaster Risk1215
Winter High75°F70°F
Summer High72°F104°F
Sunny Days280362
Rainy Days1005
Nightlife4240
Food7278
Culture8292
Coffee Culture7030
Veg Friendly5255
Late Night2/63/6
Cleanliness3242
Green Spaces4240
Hiking5525
Beaches015
Surfing05
Skiing00
Diving010
Yoga2230
Running7235
Sports4865
Bikeability1010
Internet9 Mbps92 Mbps
Transit2542
Walkability3852
Cowork Spaces1528
Power Reliability65100
Addis Ababa vs Cairo FAQ
Is Addis Ababa or Cairo cheaper to live in?
Cairo is cheaper — about $569 per month versus $580, a difference of roughly 2%.
Is Addis Ababa or Cairo safer?
Cairo scores higher: 50/100 versus 42/100.
Which has faster internet, Addis Ababa or Cairo?
Cairo — median download speeds are 92 Mbps versus 9 Mbps.
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