Adama
Adama, formerly Nazret, is a warm and dry city in central Ethiopia, popular with Addis Ababa residents.
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Overview
Located in the Rift Valley, Adama enjoys pleasant temperatures year-round and is accessible by bus, minibus, or the Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway. Attractions include surrounding mountains and local cuisine like "tibs," with various accommodation options and internet access available.
Cost of living
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Cost-of-living data shown for Ethiopia.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
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Quality of life
Quality of Life IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
Healthcare IndexMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Crime IndexLowSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Pollution IndexElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Traffic IndexHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
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