Never drink tap water. Use bottled water to brush your teeth as well.

Be ready to pay more for everything in spite of initially lower prices. Merchants start increasing the price right before you are making a purchase. That’s why you should insist on the initial price whatever; there is a good chance they’ll run after you and meet your price.

Price for alcohol drinks is the same everywhere, at tent, market or restaurant.

Don’t drink tea at public places. They often pour hot, but not boiled, water and this may entail some unpleasant consequences.

If you want to save, don’t go visiting Ari tribe’s village. There is actually not much to see.

Always keep cash as local shops and restaurants don’t accept bank cards.

When renting a vehicle, don’t opt for the cheapest one. You can evidently save on air conditioning which you will regret a lot afterwards. Because you will be covered with street dust and mud shortly afterwards.

Memory cards are very expensive in Addis-Ababa. So, if you are planning to take lots of photos, bring the memory cards with you.