How many tourists visit Ethiopia each year?

Ethiopia welcomes 518K international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Ethiopia?

GDP per capita in Ethiopia is $0.9k

What is the life expectancy in Ethiopia?

Average life expectancy in Ethiopia is 67.6 years

What is the population of Ethiopia?

Ethiopia has a population of 135.5M

What currency is used in Ethiopia?

The currency in Ethiopia is ETB Br

What language is spoken in Ethiopia?

The official language in Ethiopia is Amharic

Can you pay by card in Ethiopia?

Paying in Ethiopia: Cash only. Cash essential — bring local currency and find an ATM on arrival

What is the emergency number in Ethiopia?

Emergency in Ethiopia: 907 (main) — 🚔 Police: 991 · 🚑 Ambulance: 907 · 🚒 Fire: 939

How much does a coffee cost in Bahir Dar?

Cappuccino price in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia is $1.00

How much does a beer cost in Bahir Dar?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia costs $0.75

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Bahir Dar?

Budget restaurant lunch in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia costs $3.50

How much are weekly groceries in Bahir Dar?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia cost $10.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Bahir Dar?

Taxi or Uber per km in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia costs $0.50

How much does public transport cost in Bahir Dar?

Single transit ticket in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia costs $0.50

What is the price of petrol in Bahir Dar?

Petrol 95 per litre in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia is $1.00

How much does internet cost in Bahir Dar?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia costs $50.00/month

What is the average salary in Bahir Dar?

Average monthly net salary in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia is $200

AFRICA / ETHIOPIA

Bahir Dar

Triplandio Bahir Dar guide covers 3 travel guides across 12 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 12 self-guided walking tours in Bahir Dar with 34 POI, spanning 62.4 km in total. Get inspired by 5 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 3

Areas 12

Local food 5

Tours / POI 12 / 34

Day / Night 24° / 14°

Local Time 1:24

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City & Country Data Ethiopia (Bahir Dar)

Key travel data for Bahir Dar — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Ethiopia

Tourists ✈️ 518K/y

GDP/cap 💵 $0.9k

Life Exp ❤️ 67.6 yrs

Population 👥 135.5M

Currency 💱 ETB Br

Language 🗣️ Amharic

Payments 💳 Cash only

Emergency 🆘 907

💰 Prices in Bahir Dar

Coffee ☕ $1.00

Beer 🍺 $0.75

Lunch 🍽️ $3.50

Groceries 🛒 $10.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $0.50

Transit 🚇 $0.50

Fuel ⛽ $1.00/l

Internet 📡 $50.00/m

Salary 💵 $200/m

Best time to visit Bahir Dar (Ethiopia)

Now (September) avg: 18°C, wetter month, full season — expect crowds. Best months to walk: Dec & Feb.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 24°C / 14°C

Sunrise / Sunset 6:19 / 18:24

Local time 1:24

Best Months

Dec & Feb

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M Mar A Apr M May J Jun J Jul A Aug S Sep

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Traditional Local Food Bahir Dar (Ethiopia)

Snack Vegan

Dabo Kolo

ዳቦ ቆሎ

dah-bo koh-lo · Roasted barley snacks

Small, crunchy pieces of spiced dough baked until golden.

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Main course Vegan

Enguday Tibs

እንጉዳይ ቲብስ

en-goo-day tibs · Sauteed mushrooms

A delightful dish of mushrooms sautéed with spices and herbs, served with injera.

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Starter Vegan

Fitfit

ፍትፍት

fit-fit · Spiced bread salad

A traditional Ethiopian salad made by soaking injera in a spiced dressing.

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Main course Vegetarian

Fossolia

ፎሶልያ

foh-soh-lee-ah · Green beans with garlic

A flavorful dish of sautéed green beans, onions, tomatoes, and garlic.

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Main course Vegan

Yetsom Beyaynetu

የጾመ በያይነቱ

yat-sohm be-yah-yeh-netoo · Vegan fasting platter

A colorful platter of vegan dishes served on a large round of injera.

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