- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Canada
- Addis Ababa
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Birr (C$7) | C$15 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 115 Birr (C$5.46) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 152 Birr (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 Birr (C$1.14) | C$2.05 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 48 Birr (C$2.30) | C$4.81 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Birr (C$1.17) | C$2.90 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 118 Birr (C$5.62) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 87 Birr (C$4.17) | C$4.00 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Birr (C$0.61) | C$3.34 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Birr (C$0.94) | C$3.36 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 173 Birr (C$8) | C$16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 Birr (C$1.90) | C$2.41 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Birr (C$0.64) | C$2.01 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,498 Birr (C$1,740) | C$1,651 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,533 Birr (C$931) | C$1,142 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,965 Birr (C$237) | C$102 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,056 Birr (C$765) | C$1,038 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,846 Birr (C$469) | C$779 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,886 Birr (C$138) | C$66 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,575 Birr (C$123) | C$39 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,285 Birr (C$824) | C$351 | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,910 Birr (C$186) | C$86 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 98 Birr (C$4.68) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 162 Birr (C$8) | C$22 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 704 Birr (C$34) | C$59 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,067 Birr (C$51) | C$40 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,190 Birr (C$104) | C$93 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,080 Birr (C$99) | C$92 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 754,439 Birr (C$35,958) | C$22,749 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Birr (C$0.96) | C$1.27 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 645 Birr (C$31) | C$65 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 284 Birr (C$14) | C$31 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 84 Birr (C$4.03) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 168 Birr (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 522 Birr (C$25) | C$96 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 90 Birr (C$4.31) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 109 Birr (C$5.21) | C$3.72 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 96 Birr (C$4.57) | C$2.83 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 43 Birr (C$2.04) | C$3.09 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Birr (C$2.28) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 117 Birr (C$5.58) | C$19 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 Birr (C$17) | C$46 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 161 Birr (C$8) | C$26 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,292 Birr (C$157) | C$101 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 971 Birr (C$46) | C$85 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 Birr (C$5.70) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Birr (C$1.52) | C$5.34 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 Birr (C$1.37) | C$5.67 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,091 Birr (C$576) | C$549 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 49 Birr (C$2.31) | C$1.04 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,417 Birr (C$68) | C$35 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 97 Birr (C$4.61) | C$11 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 862 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,733
(99,297 Birr)
in Addis Ababa.
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