General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Addis Ababa |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Currency | Ethiopian birr |
| Main religion | Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.4% |
| Gdp | $152.15 billion |
| Size | 1,104,300 km² |
| Population | 117,094,207 |
| Population density | 106.1/km² |
| Kids per female | 4.6 |
| City population | 20.3% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 12∘C |
| Summer | 25∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Amharic |
| Population able to read | 51.8% |
| Population with a college degree | 7.2% |
| Population able to speak english | 0.9% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 55.7 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 5.2/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Ethiopian Airlines |
| Main airport | Bole International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.25 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $200/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $NA/10km |
| Petrol | $NA/l |
| Rental car | $NA/day |
| Public transportation | $NA/daypass |
| Bike rental | $NA/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 30% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 10.56/MBits |
| Tld | .et |
| Free wifi | 5/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 15.2% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 85% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type F, Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | Varies |
| Opening times | Varies |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Shoa Supermarket |
| Pharmacy | Ethiopharm |
| Drugstore | Ethio Drug |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 5/10 |
| Bars | 6/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 4/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 6/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Athletics |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Injera | A sourdough flatbread made from teff flour, served as a base for stews and other dishes | $1-2 |
| Doro Wat | A spicy chicken stew served with injera | $3-5 |
| Kitfo | A raw minced beef dish seasoned with spices | $4-6 |
| Tibs | Pan-fried meat (beef, lamb, or chicken) served with onions and peppers | $5-7 |
| Shiro | A chickpea stew served with injera | $2-3 |
| Gomen | A collard greens dish served with injera | $2-3 |
| Fasika | A lamb stew served with injera | $4-6 |
| Ye’abesha Gomen | A mixed vegetable dish served with injera | $3-4 |
| Sambusa | A fried pastry filled with meat or vegetables | $1-2 |
| Tej | A honey wine | $3-5 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tej | Honey wine | 2-3 |
| Tella | Barley beer | 1-2 |
| Buna | Coffee | 1-2 |
| Ayib | Spiced tea | 1 |
| Genfo | Fruit juice | 1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, so be sure to pick up some of the world’s finest beans. | $10-$20 per pound |
| Spices | Ethiopia is also known for its spices, such as berbere, a blend of chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and other spices. | $5-$10 per ounce |
| Jewelry | Ethiopian jewelry is often made of silver or gold and features intricate designs. | $20-$100 per piece |
| Textiles | Ethiopian textiles are known for their vibrant colors and patterns. | $10-$50 per yard |
| Pottery | Ethiopian pottery is often hand-painted with traditional designs. | $10-$50 per piece |
| Baskets | Ethiopian baskets are made of woven grass or reeds and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. | $5-$20 per basket |
| Paintings | Ethiopian paintings often depict religious scenes or everyday life. | $20-$100 per painting |
| Sculptures | Ethiopian sculptures are often made of wood or stone and depict a variety of subjects. | $50-$200 per sculpture |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Christmas | January 7 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. |
| Epiphany | January 19 | Celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ. |
| Meskel | September 27 | Celebrates the finding of the True Cross. |
| Ethiopian New Year | September 11 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year. |
| Victory Day | May 5 | Celebrates the victory over Italy in 1941. |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the international labour movement. |
| Patriots’ Day | May 28 | Celebrates the overthrow of the Derg regime in 1991. |
| Unity Day | June 28 | Celebrates the unity of the Ethiopian people. |
| Martyrs’ Day | July 19 | Commemorates the victims of the 1974 Ethiopian Revolution. |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Celebrates the assumption of Mary into heaven. |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The Ethiopian Herald |
| Online news | ethiopianherald.com |
| Tv | ETV |
| Radio | Radio Ethiopia |