Cost of living comparison between Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Toronto (Canada)
| Food | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 64% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 59 Birr (C$3.41) | C$15.03 | 77% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 78 Birr (C$4.47) | C$7.41 | 40% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 40 Birr (C$2.29) | C$6.74 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12.33 Birr (C$0.71) | C$2.99 | 76% |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Birr (C$1.54) | C$3.17 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12.75 Birr (C$0.73) | C$3.33 | 78% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 Birr (C$2.21) | C$6.20 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 Birr (C$2.79) | C$3.11 | 10% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Birr (C$1.42) | C$3.82 | 63% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 11.60 Birr (C$0.66) | C$2.69 | 75% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 Birr (C$6.88) | C$16.60 | 59% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16.25 Birr (C$0.93) | C$2.09 | 55% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14.83 Birr (C$0.85) | C$2.05 | 59% |
| Housing | 44% | ||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 44% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 10,667 Birr (C$611) | C$1,774 | 66% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 Birr (C$43) | C$151 | 71% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 1,833 Birr (C$105) | C$46 | 127% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 32,500 Birr (C$1,863) | C$582 | 220% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 3,000 Birr (C$172) | C$130 | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 Birr (C$3.25) | C$8.16 | 60% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$20 | - |
| Clothes | 12% | ||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 12% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 950 Birr (C$54) | C$59 | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,213 Birr (C$69) | C$45 | 56% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 1,054 Birr (C$60) | C$95 | 36% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 500 Birr (C$29) | C$102 | 72% |
| Transportation | 61% | ||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 61% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 352,800 Birr (C$20,219) | C$25,053 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17.33 Birr (C$0.99) | C$1.29 | 23% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 500 Birr (C$29) | C$119 | 76% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | C$25 | - |
| Personal Care | 46% | ||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 46% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 82 Birr (C$4.70) | C$10.52 | 55% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 112 Birr (C$6.42) | C$6.64 | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 56 Birr (C$3.18) | C$3.81 | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 60 Birr (C$3.44) | C$5.26 | 35% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 Birr (C$1.83) | C$2.79 | 34% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16.75 Birr (C$0.96) | C$2.71 | 65% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Birr (C$3.44) | C$20 | 83% |
| Entertainment | 65% | ||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 65% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 151 Birr (C$8.67) | C$43 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72 Birr (C$4.13) | C$26 | 84% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 Birr (C$8.60) | C$136 | 94% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 330 Birr (C$18.88) | C$109 | 83% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Birr (C$2.87) | C$8.95 | 68% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 11.67 Birr (C$0.67) | C$4.17 | 84% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 17.50 Birr (C$1.00) | C$5.90 | 83% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | 6,000 Birr (C$344) | C$157 | 119% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.65 Birr (C$0.04) | C$0.45 | 92% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 350 Birr (C$20) | C$66 | 70% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 30 Birr (C$1.72) | C$10.59 | 84% |
| TOTAL | 55% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,413 prices entered by 443 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,000
in Toronto
you would need to make just about C$1,365
(23,810 Birr)
in Addis Ababa.