Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 Birr (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 237 Birr (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Birr (C$9) | C$5.78 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32 Birr (C$1.04) | C$1.98 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 Birr (C$2.03) | C$4.18 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Birr (C$0.73) | C$3.04 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 Birr (C$4.39) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 124 Birr (C$4.00) | C$4.24 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Birr (C$0.62) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 27 Birr (C$0.89) | C$3.41 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 266 Birr (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 Birr (C$1.37) | C$2.48 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Birr (C$0.50) | C$1.93 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,921 Birr (C$1,098) | C$2,136 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,659 Birr (C$636) | C$1,241 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,947 Birr (C$160) | C$133 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,985 Birr (C$744) | C$1,120 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,341 Birr (C$464) | C$806 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,149 Birr (C$70) | C$66 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 940 Birr (C$30) | C$54 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,107 Birr (C$424) | C$311 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,357 Birr (C$173) | C$97 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Birr (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 141 Birr (C$4.55) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 822 Birr (C$27) | C$60 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,351 Birr (C$44) | C$39 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,252 Birr (C$73) | C$98 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,863 Birr (C$60) | C$117 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,034,540 Birr (C$33,476) | C$22,935 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (C$0.60) | C$1.39 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 382 Birr (C$12) | C$67 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 224 Birr (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 81 Birr (C$2.62) | C$8 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 155 Birr (C$5.02) | C$22 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 596 Birr (C$19) | C$77 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 85 Birr (C$2.75) | C$6 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 141 Birr (C$4.56) | C$3.85 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 138 Birr (C$4.47) | C$4.28 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Birr (C$2.10) | C$3.11 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 66 Birr (C$2.13) | C$2.46 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 132 Birr (C$4.27) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 650 Birr (C$21) | C$52 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 140 Birr (C$4.52) | C$26 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,389 Birr (C$45) | C$117 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,130 Birr (C$37) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 Birr (C$3.86) | C$9 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (C$1.03) | C$5.42 | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Birr (C$1.15) | C$7 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,506 Birr (C$405) | C$647 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Birr (C$0.41) | C$0.83 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,459 Birr (C$47) | C$35 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 112 Birr (C$3.63) | C$11 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 447 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,364 (103,967 Birr) in Addis Ababa.
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