Aug 18 2009

How much money should I take to Ethiopia?

I’m only planning to stay for two days.

I wouldn’t mind staying in a cheap hotel, but I want to know how much money I need to get around to see the city I’ll be in capital and for food and a bit of clubbing.

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  1. Ethio In Ethio AND PROUD ! said:

    Let me give you some examples:

    -Room at a three star hotel will cost you about 300-400 Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
    -A burger in a good cafe could go as much as 30-50 ETB
    -Coke is 4-7 ETB (depending on where you buy it)
    -You can use the local taxis and pay up to 5 ETB per trip which will get you to most destinations in the city. You might need to switch taxis (mini-buses).
    -Or you can rent a Lada Taxi cab for around 30-50 ETB per trip, day time and pretty much more if you’re out clubbing.
    -Beer is 10-20 ETB (Depends on the quality of the club).
    -Some have entrance fees of around 50 ETB.

    I’ll add more when I can…Safe trip…and just ENJOY yourself!

    One Love !!!

    August 18th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
  2. Bre said:

    On top of the previous comment, a rough conversion from ETB to USD is 10:1. So 100 ETB ~ 10 USD …etc

    - Don’t keep all your money together, just to be cautious not to attract attention. That way when you take out money from your pocket, you will not take out a bundle, but a maximum of 200 ETB, which can only be two 100 ETB notes.

    You will enjoy your experience and find yourself wanting to go back soon :)

    Enjoy.

    August 19th, 2009 at 6:22 am
  3. Zelalem said:

    I am an Ethiopian residing in UK. Just to recommend you to try two things,

    1) Please go to Churchill street and try Mocha coffee’s coffee. It is lovely
    2) There is a fruit shop in Arat Kilo, please try there fresh juice, you will love it.

    Regarding money wise, it is all up to you you can survive in Addis from $40 a day, that includes hotel, food and transport. (Not including clubbing)

    August 19th, 2009 at 9:26 am

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