How much cash can you bring into Ethiopia?

Persons residing in Ethiopia can enter with 1,000 USD or other foreign currency equivalent. Persons not residing in Ethiopia can enter with 3,000 USD or other foreign currency equivalent. Travelers must declare all foreign currency exceeding the above limits.

How much money should I take to Ethiopia?

How much money will you need for your trip to Ethiopia? You should plan to spend around ETB2,588 ($54) per day on your vacation in Ethiopia, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Can you use US dollars in Ethiopia?

As with many African countries the US dollar is the preferred foreign currency in Ethiopia although the euro is also very easy to exchange. But this isn’t enforced and Ethiopian Airlines, most major hotels and most travel agencies accept (and sometimes demand) US currency.

What is cost of living in Ethiopia?

Family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,129$ without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 707$ without rent. Cost of living in Ethiopia is, on average, 32.02\% lower than in United States. Rent in Ethiopia is, on average, 59.50\% lower than in United States.

What is duty free in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia duty free 200 cigarettes, 100 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco. 2 litres of alcoholic drinks. 500ml of perfume. Gifts not exceeding value of 500 Birr.

Why is everything so expensive in Ethiopia?

The Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority says both commercial and private vehicles imported into the country can be subjected to five different types of taxes. Once all taxes are added to an imported car’s price tag, it could cost nearly three times more than the retail price in its country of origin.

How much is 1kg meat in Ethiopia?

Prices in supermarkets in Addis Ababa.

Milk (regular), (1 liter)	0.97 USD (0.54-1.10)
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	9.60 USD (6.30-10)
Pears (1kg)	3.30 USD (1.80-3.60)
Cucumber (1kg)	0.46 USD (0.28-0.55)
Perrier Water (small bottle 0,33l)	0.22 USD (0.15-0.26)

How much does a house cost in Ethiopia?

Property Prices in Ethiopia

Rent Per Month	Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	334.60$
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	155.61$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	1,630.77$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	483.38$

How much does a house in Ethiopia cost?

These data are based on 125 entries in the past 18 months from 22 different contributors….Property Prices in Ethiopia.

Rent Per Month	Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	334.60$
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	155.61$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	1,630.77$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	483.38$

How much cash can I bring out of Ethiopia?

You must declare to customs officials on entry or exit any cash in excess of 3,000 US dollars (or the equivalent) in foreign currencies. Travellers leaving Ethiopia with more than USD$3,000 must present a bank advice notice if the currency was purchased from a local bank or a valid customs declaration form obtained at the point of entry.

Is it illegal to carry large amounts of cash in America?

It is illegal in the U.S. to carry $10,000 or more in cash. If you’ve ever had call to withdraw a sum of money from the bank that was larger than you’d customarily handle, you may have experienced feeling a corresponding sense of foreboding until the currency was safely transported to its destination.

Do I need a bank advice notice when leaving Ethiopia?

Travellers leaving Ethiopia with more than USD$3,000 must present a bank advice notice if the currency was purchased from a local bank or a valid customs declaration form obtained at the point of entry.

Is it safe to travel to Ethiopia as an LGBT person?

See our information and advice page for the LGBT community before you travel. It’s illegal to carry more than 1000 birr in local currency when entering or leaving Ethiopia. If you’re found to be carrying in excess of that amount the money will be seized and a prison sentence is possible.