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Currency โบ Ethiopian birr
Ethiopian birr to US dollars: how much is Br 1,000?
Br 1,000 is about $6.14. October 2026 rates ยท 1 USD = Br 162.8
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Br =
Mental math: รท 163 โ US dollars. For example Br 1,000 is about $6.14.
Common amounts
| Ethiopian birr | US$ | In Addis Ababa that buys |
|---|---|---|
| Br 100 | $0.61 | 3 bottle(s) of water |
| Br 200 | $1.23 | 1.3 coffee(s) |
| Br 500 | $3.07 | 1 local meal(s) |
| Br 1,000 | $6.14 | 2 local meal(s) |
| Br 2,000 | $12.3 | 4 local meal(s) |
| Br 5,000 | $30.7 | 10 local meal(s) |
| Br 10,000 | $61.4 | 20 local meal(s) |
| Br 20,000 | $123 | 1.8 hotel night(s) |
| Br 50,000 | $307 | 4 hotel night(s) |
| Br 100,000 | $614 | 9 hotel night(s) |
Dollars โ Ethiopian birr
| $1 | Br 163 |
| $5 | Br 814 |
| $10 | Br 1,628 |
| $50 | Br 8,140 |
| $100 | Br 16,300 |
Ethiopian birr is used in
Reference rates; the page refreshes them when it opens. Exchange booths and cards add a fee.
FAQ
How much is Br 1,000 in US dollars?
About $6.14 at October 2026 rates. Card and exchange-booth rates add a fee on top.
How do I convert Ethiopian birr to dollars in my head?
Take the ETB amount and divide by 163.
What does Br 1,000 buy in Addis Ababa?
About 2 local meal(s). See the Addis Ababa price guide for every item.