- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Canada
- Addis Ababa
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 152 Birr (C$8) | C$14 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 125 Birr (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 118 Birr (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 Birr (C$1.28) | C$2.40 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 Birr (C$2.31) | C$4.13 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Birr (C$1.12) | C$2.54 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100 Birr (C$5.39) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 Birr (C$4.78) | C$3.55 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Birr (C$0.75) | C$3.02 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Birr (C$0.96) | C$2.26 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 206 Birr (C$11) | C$15 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Birr (C$2.13) | C$2.18 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Birr (C$0.63) | C$1.87 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 22,816 Birr (C$1,234) | C$1,186 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,853 Birr (C$695) | C$982 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 559 Birr (C$30) | C$104 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,842 Birr (C$694) | C$919 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,083 Birr (C$329) | C$695 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,227 Birr (C$120) | C$64 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,807 Birr (C$98) | C$39 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,354 Birr (C$938) | C$393 | + 139% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,804 Birr (C$260) | C$111 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 112 Birr (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 287 Birr (C$16) | C$25 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 810 Birr (C$44) | C$61 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,160 Birr (C$63) | C$41 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,871 Birr (C$101) | C$95 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,804 Birr (C$98) | C$87 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 911,373 Birr (C$49,285) | C$23,851 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 Birr (C$1.01) | C$1.19 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 564 Birr (C$31) | C$47 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 114 Birr (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 81 Birr (C$4.37) | C$7 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Birr (C$2.96) | C$20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 319 Birr (C$17) | C$85 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 82 Birr (C$4.45) | C$6 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 97 Birr (C$5.23) | C$2.88 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 83 Birr (C$4.50) | C$3.82 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 39 Birr (C$2.10) | C$3.16 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 38 Birr (C$2.07) | C$2.53 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Birr (C$3.78) | C$19 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 276 Birr (C$15) | C$45 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 126 Birr (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 165 Birr (C$9) | C$84 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 892 Birr (C$48) | C$89 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 94 Birr (C$5.09) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Birr (C$1.20) | C$5.72 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Birr (C$1.09) | C$5.43 | - 80% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,898 Birr (C$265) | C$141 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.85 Birr (C$0.05) | C$1.04 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,609 Birr (C$87) | C$34 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Birr (C$2.72) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 371 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,599
(48,060 Birr)
in Addis Ababa.
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