- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Ethiopia
- Montreal
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montreal, Canada compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 19% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$9 (166 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$5.45 (100 Birr) | 148 Birr | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (116 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.62 (30 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.65 (67 Birr) | 62 Birr | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.71 (68 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$2.83 (52 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.55 (65 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.81 (33 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.26 (42 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (300 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.26 (42 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.24 (41 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,122 (20,663 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,171 (21,574 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$118 (2,169 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,180 (21,744 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$710 (13,081 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$185 (3,409 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$25 (461 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$531 (9,780 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$128 (2,367 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8 (142 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$18 (331 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 3% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$68 (1,255 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$49 (896 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$108 (1,987 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (2,723 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,543 (415,277 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.94 (17 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$62 (1,135 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$27 (489 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 330% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 156% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (161 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$34 (626 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 1039% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$124 (2,292 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 620% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (152 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.62 (85 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.79 (88 Birr) | 83 Birr | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.90 (53 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.60 (48 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (530 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 659% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 78% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (970 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (463 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$76 (1,404 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 753% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$36 (662 Birr) | 892 Birr | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (211 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.51 (83 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 275% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$3.08 (57 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 182% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$204 (3,765 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (7 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 677% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (1,224 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$7 (126 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,217 prices entered by 413 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 72,998 Birr
(C$3,963)
in Montreal
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
59,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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