Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Birr (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 213 Birr (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 174 Birr (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37 Birr (C$1.51) | C$1.85 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 60 Birr (C$2.45) | C$4.50 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Birr (C$1.02) | C$3.04 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Birr (C$5.49) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 119 Birr (C$4.86) | C$4.24 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 Birr (C$0.62) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 Birr (C$1.04) | C$3.41 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 231 Birr (C$9) | C$18 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 39 Birr (C$1.57) | C$2.48 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Birr (C$0.52) | C$1.93 | - 73% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,921 Birr (C$1,219) | C$2,136 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,826 Birr (C$726) | C$1,241 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,330 Birr (C$258) | C$133 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,179 Birr (C$700) | C$1,120 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,230 Birr (C$458) | C$806 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,743 Birr (C$112) | C$66 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,433 Birr (C$181) | C$50 | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,896 Birr (C$729) | C$322 | + 127% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,620 Birr (C$188) | C$96 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 171 Birr (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 133 Birr (C$5.43) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 888 Birr (C$36) | C$61 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,391 Birr (C$57) | C$38 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,457 Birr (C$100) | C$96 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,755 Birr (C$72) | C$112 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,117,250 Birr (C$45,531) | C$22,935 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (C$0.80) | C$1.39 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Birr (C$18) | C$67 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 241 Birr (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 128 Birr (C$5.20) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 182 Birr (C$7) | C$22 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 570 Birr (C$23) | C$77 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 85 Birr (C$3.47) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 Birr (C$4.76) | C$3.78 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 115 Birr (C$4.70) | C$4.28 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 54 Birr (C$2.19) | C$3.11 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Birr (C$1.94) | C$2.46 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 131 Birr (C$5.34) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 661 Birr (C$27) | C$50 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 178 Birr (C$7) | C$27 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,458 Birr (C$59) | C$117 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,035 Birr (C$42) | C$94 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 121 Birr (C$4.93) | C$9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Birr (C$1.45) | C$5.25 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 Birr (C$1.16) | C$6 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,506 Birr (C$510) | C$647 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.52 Birr (C$0.06) | C$0.83 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,466 Birr (C$60) | C$36 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 107 Birr (C$4.36) | C$11 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 614 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,965 (121,832 Birr) in Addis Ababa.
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