Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 55% | |||
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| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 303 Birr (C$8) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 260 Birr (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 274 Birr (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Birr (C$0.82) | C$1.98 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Birr (C$2.47) | C$4.18 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Birr (C$0.61) | C$3.17 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 Birr (C$4.08) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 138 Birr (C$3.43) | C$4.24 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Birr (C$0.45) | C$3.76 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32 Birr (C$0.79) | C$3.41 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 286 Birr (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 Birr (C$1.37) | C$2.48 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Birr (C$0.42) | C$1.93 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,910 Birr (C$1,070) | C$2,136 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,211 Birr (C$678) | C$1,241 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,231 Birr (C$81) | C$124 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,150 Birr (C$776) | C$1,120 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,350 Birr (C$582) | C$805 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,669 Birr (C$42) | C$66 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 995 Birr (C$25) | C$54 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,655 Birr (C$291) | C$311 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,357 Birr (C$134) | C$97 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 232 Birr (C$5.78) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 153 Birr (C$3.80) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 953 Birr (C$24) | C$60 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,490 Birr (C$37) | C$39 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,538 Birr (C$63) | C$98 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,477 Birr (C$62) | C$117 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,262,540 Birr (C$31,470) | C$22,942 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 Birr (C$0.62) | C$1.40 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 403 Birr (C$10) | C$67 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 333 Birr (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 81 Birr (C$2.02) | C$8 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 Birr (C$15) | C$22 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 621 Birr (C$15) | C$77 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 90 Birr (C$2.24) | C$6 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 227 Birr (C$5.65) | C$3.85 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 148 Birr (C$3.69) | C$4.33 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 72 Birr (C$1.81) | C$3.16 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 Birr (C$1.97) | C$2.46 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Birr (C$3.74) | C$20 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Addis Ababa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 832 Birr (C$21) | C$51 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Birr (C$4.99) | C$27 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,389 Birr (C$35) | C$135 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,748 Birr (C$44) | C$96 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 Birr (C$5.94) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 59 Birr (C$1.48) | C$5.42 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 Birr (C$1.43) | C$7 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,506 Birr (C$312) | C$647 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.52 Birr (C$0.04) | C$0.83 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,856 Birr (C$46) | C$37 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 Birr (C$3.78) | C$11 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 158 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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