购物
埃塞俄比亚的网购还处于起步阶段，所以买大多数东西最省事的还是去商场或商店。网购最安全的选择是 telebirr 应用里的 Zemen Gebeya，由国有的 Ethio Telecom 运营。Jiji 这类分类信息网站也能用，但东西没到手之前千万别付钱。
购物应用和网站
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Ethio Telecom 在 telebirr 应用内的购物平台。你把钱付到托管账户，确认收货后卖家才能收到钱。亚的斯亚贝巴次日达。
几乎什么都有的分类广告，新旧都有。你直接和卖家打交道：约在人多的地方见面，拿到东西再付钱。
很多本地卖家在 Facebook 和 Telegram 频道上发帖。规则一样：先看货，再付钱。
一款较新的埃塞俄比亚网店和购物平台应用。
线下购物去哪里
商场明码标价；市场里要讲价。
- Morning Star Mall Bole Medhanialem服装、手机和咖啡馆，靠近 Bole Medhanialem 教堂；明码标价。
- Dembel City Center Bole Road城里最老的商场之一，有服装、手机和电子产品。
- Friendship Mall Bole超市、时装和家居用品。
Century Mall Gurd Shola有品牌专卖店的现代商场。
梅尔卡托 Addis Ketema非洲最大的露天市场之一：从香料到电子产品应有尽有。记得讲价，并看好口袋。
希罗梅达市场 Shiro Meda手织围巾、连衣裙和传统布料。记得讲价。
讲价和付款
- 在梅尔卡托和希罗梅达这样的市场、小商店和乡下，讨价还价是文化的一部分。先往低了出价，然后笑着成交。
- 在明码标价的地方，比如超市、商场和博莱一带的大多数商店，不要讲价。
- 不管是在 Jiji、Facebook 还是 Telegram 上，东西没收到绝不要预先付款。付款截图可以伪造，“先打钱”是最常见的骗局。
- 在 Zemen Gebeya 上，你的钱由 Ethio Telecom 保管，直到你确认收货，所以这是最安全的网上付款方式。
- 贵重物品请保留收据，古董、咖啡和动物制品的出境限额请参阅“携带物品”。
大家常问的问题
How much coffee can I take home from Ethiopia?
Up to 2 kg: more than 2 kg needs authorisation. Buy sealed retail packs, which cost about 500 to 1,500 ETB per 500 g at supermarkets, specialty roasters and the airport.
Where can I buy traditional scarves in Addis Ababa?
Go to Shiro Meda market in north Addis, where rows of weavers' shops sell netela, gabi, scarves, dresses and fabric. Expect about 600 to 4,000 ETB, with hand-woven pieces costing more.
How much does a habesha kemis cost in Addis Ababa?
A habesha kemis (traditional dress) costs about 3,000 to 20,000+ ETB at Shiro Meda or from tailors. Prices vary greatly with the embroidery.
Can I bargain in shops in Ethiopia?
Yes, bargaining is normal in markets and small shops, but not in supermarkets or fixed-price stores. Start friendly, offer about two-thirds of the asking price, and settle somewhere in between.
Can I take an Ethiopian cross out of the country?
Buy new crosses, not antiques, and ask for a receipt saying "new" or "replica". Anything old or religious may need an export permit.
What souvenirs should I avoid buying in Ethiopia?
Don't buy ivory, animal skins, shells, coral, wildlife products, or genuine antique manuscripts and church items. They may be illegal to export and take from Ethiopia's heritage.